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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT PASSES THE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024

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November 8, 2024
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FEDERAL PARLIAMENT PASSES THE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 08, 2024 (SKNIS): The Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024, successfully passed through the Federal Parliament on Friday, November 08, 2024, with unanimous consent. The bill, moved by the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, amends the original Act that has been in place since 1993, enhancing St. Kitts and Nevis’s ability to collaborate internationally on criminal matters.

According to Attorney General Wilkin, this significant amendment introduces crucial updates to the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, which facilitates the sharing of information, evidence, and resources essential for tackling serious international crimes such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and organised crime. The Bill expands the list of countries with which St. Kitts and Nevis can assist in criminal matters without the need for a treaty, now including 27 additional nations. Noteworthy additions include neighbouring territories such as France and the Netherlands, as well as the United States.

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While addressing Parliament, Attorney General Wilkin emphasised the importance of these changes in enhancing citizen security and combating illicit drug trade routes that endanger the lives of young people in the Federation.

“By strengthening our legal frameworks, we not only bolster citizen security but also ensure that our nation remains resilient against transnational crimes,” he said.

The amendments provide a streamlined process for mutual assistance requests, establish reciprocity as a foundational principle, and allow for the registration of foreign forfeiture orders within St. Kitts and Nevis. This legislation marks a pivotal step toward improved international cooperation in criminal matters and reflects the government’s commitment to the rule of law and justice for all.

Attorney General Wilkin said that Federal Parliament’s passage of the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment) Bill, 2024, underscores the commitment of St. Kitts and Nevis to enhance legal cooperation with international partners, fostering a safer environment for all citizens.

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