International Unit
The International Unit is within the Department of Legal Affairs and is supervised by the Deputy Director of Legal Affairs, Ms. Antoinette Bonamy. The Unit comprises seven counsel.
The principal functions of the Unit are:
- to provide assistance in criminal proceedings pursuant to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties with the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
- to provide assistance in criminal proceedings pursuant to the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act, Ch. 105.
- to provide assistance in civil matters pursuant to the Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act, Ch. 66.
- to carry out bilateral and multilateral treaty obligations related to the OAS, the U.N. and other multilateral organisations of which The Bahamas is a member.
Agency Notices
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Security Council 2653 Sanctions Committee Adds 2 Entries to Its Sanctions ListSee detail... -
Security Council Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee Adds Three (3) Entries to Its Sanctions ListSee details... -
UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on its Sanctions ListSee details...
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