Regulatory Alerts2021-07-22
Criminal Justice (International Cooperation) (Amendment) Act, 2021
The Legislature of the Virgin Islands enacted this amendment to replace references to the Director of Public Prosecutions with the Attorney General across multiple provisions of the 1993 Criminal Justice (International Cooperation) Act. The legislation establishes a new Council of Competent Authorities, composed of senior officials from financial services, law enforcement, and tax agencies, to coordinate policy, conduct risk assessments, and report on international cooperation matters. The Council operates with a three-person quorum, holds quarterly meetings, and may delegate functions or form sub-committees, with the Act commencing on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor.
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