Public invited to comment on spent convictions law reform

Cayman Islands Government News

Published March 27th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission is seeking public comment on proposed reforms to the Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Act. The review aims to address administrative difficulties and legislative anomalies to create a fairer framework balancing offender rehabilitation with public protection. Submissions are due by June 27, 2026.

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The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission has issued a discussion paper and is inviting public comment on proposed reforms to the Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Act (2018 Revision). The review, prompted by a Cabinet referral on October 3, 2023, seeks to address identified difficulties in administering the current Act, legislative anomalies, and the need for a balanced framework that supports offender rehabilitation while ensuring public safety. The paper examines options and presents recommendations for reform.

Stakeholders and the general public are encouraged to submit their views on the issues and recommendations presented in the discussion paper. Submissions must be forwarded no later than June 27, 2026, to the Director of the Law Reform Commission via electronic mail, post, or hand delivery. This consultation is a critical step in developing a fair, efficient, and clear legal framework for spent convictions.

What to do next

Review the Discussion Paper titled 'Spent Convictions'.
Submit comments and views on the recommendations by June 27, 2026.

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Public Comments: Spent Convictions

27 March 2026 | Consultation | By:

The Law Reform Commission (“the Commission”) invites stakeholders and members of the general public to comment on the issues identified in the Discussion Paper titled “Spent Convictions” and, in particular, to submit their views on the recommendations presented for discussion.

A spent conviction is a conviction that remains on the record but is sealed for most purposes, so that after the sentence and crime-free period are completed, the person is generally not required to disclose it, except where disclosure is justified by public safety or the nature of certain roles, professions, or licences.

The Discussion Paper examines options to reform the Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Act (2018 Revision) in response to a Cabinet referral made on 3 October, 2023. The review was prompted by identified difficulties in administering the Act, anomalies within the legislation, and the need to develop a fair, efficient, and clear framework that balances rehabilitation of offenders with public protection.

The Paper may be viewed on the following websites: www.lrc.gov.ky or www.gov.ky or a copy may be collected from the Offices of the Commission.

Submissions should be forwarded no later than 27 June, 2026 to the Director of the Law Reform Commission, 5th Floor Government Administration Building, Portfolio of Legal Affairs, 133 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman, P.O. Box 136, Grand Cayman KY1-9000 either electronically to cilawreform@gov.ky, or in writing, by post or hand delivered.

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