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April 15, 2020 In climate change, ESC Rights, governance, Human Rights, Island Observations, Uncategorized

Pandemic in the Pacific – the double-edged sword of isolation in a time of crisis

Of the 16 countries yet to report a coronavirus case (as of15 April 2020), 12 were small island states. Their relative isolation and the ability to effectively close borders at short notice may have helped to keep coronavirus pandemic which has left some of the...

June 15, 2018 In governance, Human Rights, Island Rights Initiative News, LGBTI Rights, UK CDOTs

Fundamental Principles of International Human Rights Law and Same-Sex Marriage in Bermuda

Last week the Supreme Court in Bermuda in R Ferguson v AG & OUTBermuda et al v AG[2018] SC (Bda) 46 Civ (6 June 2018) upheld the right to same-sex marriage in the Island despite legislative attempts to repeal it through the Domestic Partnerships Act...

May 11, 2018 In access to justice, accountability, governance, Institutions, Island Observations, resources

‘Soft laws’ and the Ombudsman to strengthen governance in islands.

Good governance is one of the greatest challenges in an island territory or State. On the plus side, there is proximity and size, which means a level of day-to-day accountability unrivalled in large territories or States: a policy or administrative decision taken by a senior civil...