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DPP troubled by crimes against women & children in VI

- says nation heading for crisis if it fails to protect the most vulnerable
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr Wayne Rajbansie has expressed his disappointment with the way women and children are allegedly being abused in the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO
Speaking during the opening of the 2013/2014 Law Year today, September 17, 2013 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Rajabansie said regardless of the outcomes of the persons accused of these crimes, the victims, their families and friends are traumatised to varying degrees. Photo: VINO
Speaking during the opening of the 2013/2014 Law Year today, September 17, 2013 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Rajabansie said regardless of the outcomes of the persons accused of these crimes, the victims, their families and friends are traumatised to varying degrees. Photo: VINO
Opposition Leader Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE (left) and First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie observe proceedings today. Photo: VINO
Opposition Leader Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE (left) and First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie observe proceedings today. Photo: VINO
Commissioner of Police, David Morris (extreme right), looks on during the proceedings today. Photo: VINO
Commissioner of Police, David Morris (extreme right), looks on during the proceedings today. Photo: VINO
Members of government observe proceedings today. Photo: VINO
Members of government observe proceedings today. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr Wayne Rajbansie has expressed his disappointment with the way women and children are allegedly being abused in the Virgin Islands.

“I can’t help but comment on an issue which troubles me greatly and that is the frequency and nature of crimes against women and children in the BVI,” the DPP said.

Speaking during the opening of the 2013/2014 Law Year today, September 17, 2013 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, Rajabansie said regardless of the outcomes of the persons accused of these crimes, the victims, their families and friends are traumatised to varying degrees.

The Director of Public Prosecutions described the issue as being alarming, deeply troubling and one that was indicative of a growing problem. “It goes without saying that a nation that fails to protect its most vulnerable members of society is heading for a crisis,” Rajbansie said.

He added that the psychological effects of crimes against women and children in the society have lasting consequences that trickle into the rest of society.

“These human beings are often so fundamentally scarred that they are unable to maintain normal lives and normal relationships,” the DPP said.

Rajbansie related in his address that it was incumbent on the society to work together to determine the course of this behaviour and develop strategies to deal with it. “A truly progressive society does not simply punish and shame deviant behaviour, it seeks out preventative measures rather than punitive measures,” he advised.

According to Rajbansie, the Office of the DPP has committed its resources to working with all relevant stakeholders in the Virgin Islanders to alleviate the cause and effects of this plague on the society.

14 Responses to “DPP troubled by crimes against women & children in VI”

  • insider (17/09/2013, 14:34) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Maybe if some people get up out of dem office from acting like the post is a ceremonial post and do more prosecution then maybe we can reduce the crimes of domestic violence!! My two cents
  • pat (17/09/2013, 14:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Food for thought....
  • question (17/09/2013, 17:00) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    There are a lot of other injustices going on in the court system and I hope our Lady Chief Justice looks into them. Sometimes these lawyers need protecting from themselves. The Magistrate and The DPP, I need to know what that relationship ought to be exactly, and if they should be working in cahoots with one another? Answer that question for me please.
  • Meanwhile (17/09/2013, 19:49) Like (2) Dislike (11) Reply
    Trinidad and Tobago was recorded as the happiest island in the Caribbean.
  • Binocs (18/09/2013, 03:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Such happens when large numbers are allowed in the country without proper screening and not looking on how the country will be affected socially. Not women and children only , some men are being abused too.
    • shaw (18/09/2013, 09:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      thank you. Abuse is abuse no matter how you look at it. and Yes, some men are abused as well. We also have to be careful about giving people their due process in court. there are times when women cry rape when it is not so and want to retaliate. Rape is despicable-- and it is wrong for those girls to insult those who really are attacked to falsely accuse someone because they felt rejected. It makes it harder for those seeking justice to get it, and accuses the innocent of a crime they didn't commit. The court has to be extra careful...
  • kevin (18/09/2013, 09:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Finally this DPP awake from his slumber


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