Retired major appointed to SoE Tribunal amid transparency concerns
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September 6, 2025
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CHIEF JUSTICE Ivor Archie has appointed retired Major Arden D Williams to the Emergency Powers Review Tribunal, replacing attorney Kent Samlal, who resigned amid questions over the transparency of the panel’s appointments.
The tribunal, responsible for reviewing the detention of individuals under the ongoing state of emergency (SoE), now includes chairman David Alexander, Shivangelie Ramoutar, and Williams.
A September 6 statement from the Judiciary noted that Williams brings extensive legal and military experience to the tribunal.
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