Topic: Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission

The Law Reform Commission is reviewing a legal principal that prevents a person who has killed another from benefiting financially from the victim's death.

Following a request from Cabinet, the Law Reform Commission is reviewing Cayman's legislation on spent convictions, to help address rehabilitation and employability of offenders.

The Law Reform Commission has recommended legalising abortion in the Cayman Islands.

The Law Reform Commission is set to consider finalising its recommendations for amendments to Cayman's abortion legislation at its upcoming meeting in July.

The Law Reform Commission has recommended raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility and reforms to sections of the Penal Code related to abortion.

A new discussion paper from the Law Reform Commission is proposing the creation of a consolidated appeals tribunal and the abolishment of most of the existing specialist tribunals, including those set-up for immigration, planning, labour and other administrative matters.

It’s National Suicide Prevention Week in the US, and the subject is also to the fore in the Cayman Islands. As a result of a submission by the Alex Panton Foundation, the Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission recommends that suicide should no longer be considered a crime in the Cayman Islands.

A comprehensive anti-bullying law that would apply to all schools in Cayman has been submitted for public comment. The comment period is open until 16 Sept.

A bill aimed at implementing consumer protections in the Cayman Islands is open for public and stakeholder comment, the Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission announced.

When bank robber Marlon Dillon agreed to turn police informant after being caught hiding under a shed at his home with $100,000 in cash nearby, his evidence helped solve a number of serious cases.