Topic: Justice Protection Law

Cayman Islands witness protection methods that have previously been described as “ad hoc” in some cases and raising potential human rights concerns in others, will take effect in specific local legislation this month.

A sweeping plan to create a connected witness protection program across the Caribbean overseas territories and Bermuda has fallen apart and now Cayman must move forward with its own legislation to shield people who testify against criminals, Attorney General Sam Bulgin said Monday.