Police Bill debate postponed because of renewed concerns

The debate of the Police Bill, 2023 that was scheduled to take place in the House of Assembly (HOA) today has been postponed because of the fresh and renewed concerns relating to the contents of the proposed legislation.

Government legislator Carvin Malone advised in an early-morning statement via the messaging application, Whatsapp, that the postponement follows an informal HOA meeting held yesterday to discuss the Bill, which seeks to repeal the existing law that governs policing in the BVI.

He said the Attorney General’s Chambers and officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were both represented at the meeting.

“All 12 members of the HOA were in attendance and voiced their concerns and the concerns of the public and from officials of the Bar Association during the meeting,” Malone stated.