Topic: Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Bill
Legislative roundup: 22 bills pass in 7 days
Cayman Islands lawmakers have approved 22 pieces of legislation in just seven days of meetings over the past two weeks. Some of the more controversial items on government’s agenda are due to come before the Legislative Assembly this week. All of bills approved so far still need a third and final reading in the Assembly, but that is largely a formality, and it is expected that all previously approved legislation will pass with few amendments.
New bill would clear conviction records after ‘crime-free period’
Criminals who have served their time and spent a specific period following their release from prison crime-free will have previous convictions wiped from their permanent record, under legislation to be considered by lawmakers this month.
