Constitutional Talk A Success! – Round Three
Foreign Office Minister Gillian Merron welcomed the successful conclusion of the Cayman Islands Constitutional talks.
Delegations from the Cayman Islands and the UK met in London on 3-5 February for the third round of talks on constitutional review for the Cayman Islands. The talks were hosted by Gillian Merron, and the Cayman Islands Leader of Government Business, Hon D Kurt Tibbetts led their delegation. She said:
'I am delighted that we have been able to work together to produce a draft new constitution for the people of the Cayman Islands, for whom this will be an important step forward. I welcome the inclusion of the Bill of Rights as a first step in raising awareness and strengthening respect for and the protection of human rights. I congratulate the Cayman Islands delegation on their determination to secure the best deal for the people of the Cayman Islands, whilst retaining their links to the UK.'
