Saint Lucia PM Pierre confronts justice crisis after $2.97m damages ruling, names Backlog Reduction Court and prosecutor scholarships as response

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre acknowledged that “justice delayed is a very serious issue” Monday, days after the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ordered the government to pay $2.97 million in damages to two men unlawfully detained for decades without proper legal reviews or psychiatric intervention. Pierre conceded the system is “inadequate” while pointing to a set of remedies his administration has put on the ground or is funding in the 2026/27 budget.

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Saint Lucia PM Pierre confronts justice crisis after $2.97m damages ruling, names Backlog Reduction Court and prosecutor scholarships as response