SAINT LUCIA REWRITES THE LAW ON OLD CRIMES
A mistake in the past will no longer mean a closed door in the future. This Tuesday, Saint Lucian lawmakers moved to pass the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Amendment.The law introduces a « spent » status for minor crimes. If an offender stays out of trouble for a set number of years, their record is wiped clean. This isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about jobs and travel. By clearing these old files, the government is giving people a fair shot at a second chance. The message is clear: once you pay your debt to society, the debt is truly settled.
