Antigua and Barbuda accedes to CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs, E.P. Chet Greene has deposited the Instrument of Accession for the CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty on behalf of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. The deposit was made during the second day of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

The CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty aims to streamline the process of surrendering individuals between CARICOM member states for the purpose of prosecution or serving a sentence. The treaty enhances law enforcement cooperation and simplifies the process for apprehending individuals who commit crimes in one CARICOM country and then flee to another.