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THE state of emergency review tribunal has received 10 requests for reviews of detention orders, six of which have reached the hearing stage, the tribunal’s secretary confirmed on September 26.

In response to questions from Newsday, the secretary said four requests were fully heard, while two remain part-heard.

The tribunal was appointed on July 21 by Chief Justice Ivor Archie. It is chaired by attorney and deputy chairman of the Environmental Commission, David Alexander, with attorneys Shivangelie Ramoutar and retired Major Arden Williams as members. Williams replaced attorney Kent Samlal in September.