To: Her Excellency The Governor
We, the undersigned persons, are appalled by recent court revelations of complete case management failures by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service ("RCIPS") in the handling of an alleged child abuse case.
It is alleged by the Court that the RCIPS were so incredibly grossly negligent in the handling of this investigation that the accused persons had to be let free by the learned judge as a direct result of their negligence.
According to Justice Owens their failures included, but were not limited to:
- inexplicable and inexcusable delays
- failure to interview relevant potential witnesses
- loss of important notes
These failures are so fundamental in the handling of all investigative cases, but in particular, appalling for persons supposedly professionally trained to handle sensitive sexual abuse cases that there should be no other ultimate response but the lawful dismissal of responsible staff.
We are therefore asking for a public enquiry to be conducted into the actions and failures of the RCIPS as partially outlined by Justice Owens.
WE also ask for a review of why the mother of the child in question who physically chastised the child for reporting the abuse has not been criminally charged pursuant to the mandatory reporting requirements of the Children's Law (2012 Revision).
WE also fully support HM Governor's Office convening a special committee to review the necessity of a specialized Child Sexual Abuse Commissioner whose sole responsibility it is to independently oversee all aspects of child abuse allegations through all stages, with its paramount objective being the overall protection and well being of the victim in all instances.
WE further ask for a review of the necessity for a Sex Offender Registry managed by this commissioner or other government authority further to a petition submitted in 2010 - which has so far been ignored by all political parties.
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I am appalled at the injustice served here and I am signing this in hopes and prayers this is never ever an issue again. I have a young daughter that I pray will never know what it feels like to be raped and abused by anyone, then by the so called justice of this land. Please protect our children... Mine and yours.
RCIPS should handle this with the public interest in mind. A secret internal enquiry performed by the copper's pals is not the way to restore any sort of confidence.
The most heinous of all crimes are the crimes agains children. When those with a duty to protect fail to do so and those with a duty to over see them overlook the failure, they are no different that the perpetrators themselves. The Cayman Islands' cultural acceptance of sexual abuse of children must stop.
This is gross negligence and this young girl should be get monetary compensation for this travesty, her pain & suffering not only at the hands of her abusers but by the system as well.
This child was let down by the persons who had the highest duty to protect her - her mother, her family-member abusers and finally the police. As a member of the Cayman community, I refuse to let her down so I stand with all who demand justice for her. How can we live with ourselves otherwise?
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This needs to stop....save our children
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To: Her Excellency The Governor
We, the undersigned persons, are appalled by recent court revelations of complete case management failures by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service ("RCIPS") in the handling of an alleged child abuse case.
It is alleged by the Court that the RCIPS were so incredibly grossly negligent in the handling of this investigation that the accused persons had to be let free by the learned judge as a direct result of their negligence.
According to Justice Owens their failures included, but were not limited to:
- inexplicable and inexcusable delays
- failure to interview relevant potential witnesses
- loss of important notes
These failures are so fundamental in the handling of all investigative cases, but in particular, appalling for persons supposedly professionally trained to handle sensitive sexual abuse cases that there should be no other ultimate response but the lawful dismissal of responsible staff.
We are therefore asking for a public enquiry to be conducted into the actions and failures of the RCIPS as partially outlined by Justice Owens.
WE also ask for a review of why the mother of the child in question who physically chastised the child for reporting the abuse has not been criminally charged pursuant to the mandatory reporting requirements of the Children's Law (2012 Revision).
WE also fully support HM Governor's Office convening a special committee to review the necessity of a specialized Child Sexual Abuse Commissioner whose sole responsibility it is to independently oversee all aspects of child abuse allegations through all stages, with its paramount objective being the overall protection and well being of the victim in all instances.
WE further ask for a review of the necessity for a Sex Offender Registry managed by this commissioner or other government authority further to a petition submitted in 2010 - which has so far been ignored by all political parties.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 17, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
September 16, 2016
117 Comments
Cayman did not have any laws to support Children of Abuse until 2012. There is alot of catching up to do and clearly these children need to know they are safe and protected.
I am appalled at the injustice served here and I am signing this in hopes and prayers this is never ever an issue again. I have a young daughter that I pray will never know what it feels like to be raped and abused by anyone, then by the so called justice of this land. Please protect our children... Mine and yours.
RCIPS should handle this with the public interest in mind. A secret internal enquiry performed by the copper's pals is not the way to restore any sort of confidence.
The most heinous of all crimes are the crimes agains children. When those with a duty to protect fail to do so and those with a duty to over see them overlook the failure, they are no different that the perpetrators themselves. The Cayman Islands' cultural acceptance of sexual abuse of children must stop.
This is gross negligence and this young girl should be get monetary compensation for this travesty, her pain & suffering not only at the hands of her abusers but by the system as well.
This child was let down by the persons who had the highest duty to protect her - her mother, her family-member abusers and finally the police. As a member of the Cayman community, I refuse to let her down so I stand with all who demand justice for her. How can we live with ourselves otherwise?
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Cayman did not have any laws to support Children of Abuse until 2012. There is alot of catching up to do and clearly these children need to know they are safe and protected.