-President tells criminal justice reform conference
President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored that crime does not exist in isolation but is deeply embedded in societal, economic and environmental contexts.
Addressing the First Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform – Advancing the Needham’s Point Declaration in Georgetown, he stressed the importance of addressing these underlying issues to effectively tackle crime and ensure sustainable justice outcomes.
Speaking at the Marriott Hotel to an audience that included judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Guyana judiciary, President Ali’s speech underscored the critical need for holistic reforms in the criminal justice system, emphasizing regional cooperation, environmental challenges, and the pivotal role of institutions in shaping societal outcomes.