The Role of the Public Defender
The primary role of the Office of the Public Defender is to investigate all allegations / complaints of constitutional breaches and maladministration that are lodged by persons aggrieved by a Ministry, Department, Agency or Statutory body.
This entails not only interviewing the person making the allegation, or collecting documents from that person, but the Office of the Public Defender, is obliged to put the points to the Ministry, Department, Agency or Statutory body, and giving them a reasonable time within which to respond.
Our Mission
To investigate allegations of constitutional rights violations, and complaints of maladministration and to seek redress where appropriate.
Core Values (RIGHTS):
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R - Respect and Responsibility
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H - Honesty
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I - Integrity
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T - Transparency
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G - Goal-Oriented
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S - Stewardship
Our Vision
To be the premier investigating institution, seeking redress for all, where appropriate, for acts of maladministration and violations of constitutional rights, whilst striving to build social justice, social cohesion and equity for all.
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Meet the OPD Team
Carolyn Reid Cameron KC, NP
Public Defender
Herbert McKenzie
Deputy Public Defender
