University of the West Indies

Published purpose

This project aims to ensure that women, men, youth, and businesses have better access to justice in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. Justice reforms are needed to create and maintain a stable and more predictable environment to address the escalation of violent crime and disputes between citizens, promote business development, attract foreign investment, and meet and respect international obligations. Activities include: (1) draft and present gender equitable and environment sensitive model to the CARICOM member states; (2) design, promote and deliver courses on legislation and treaty drafting for the undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes; (3) conduct a survey of legal education including accreditation requirements; (4) deliver training modules to representatives of organisations; and (5) deliver regional workshops and public education to share knowledge about alternative dispute resolution (ADR), restorative justice (RJ) and community-based peace-building initiatives. Stronger legal frameworks facilitate social and economic reforms and promote business development in the region for men, women, youth and business.