AS the world’s economies take proactive steps to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has implemented several measures at its Trinidad and Tobago headquarters.

According to a release issued by the CCJ, under the guidance of the local Ministries of Health and National Security and in order to ensure the safety of staff members, visitors and stakeholders, it has decided to take several measures including the postponement of the 12th CCJ Annual International Law Moot.

The Court has taken the necessary precaution to postpone this event as it brings together law students from throughout the region to participate in its flagship mooting competition, the CCJ said. It said that alternative modes for conducting the moot and dates are under consideration and decisions will be communicated in due course.

The regional court has also suspended Court Tours to the public in an effort to restrict the free flow of persons throughout the CCJ building and to control the level of interaction among persons. The move also includes tours comprising students from every educational level. The court has also restricted Library access by closing its Main Library. Queries can be emailed directly to library@ccj.org.

In addition, any visitor to the Court, inclusive of contractors and suppliers, will be screened at entry points by Security Officers before being granted access to the building. Also, visitors who are required to be at the Court will be requested to complete a form detailing specific information. Where possible, this form must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance. Hand sanitisers and disinfecting wipes have been provided at both entrances of the Court as well as at strategic points throughout the building for the mandatory use of visitors.

The CCJ has implemented a rotation cycle for all non-shift staff members. “This will enable us to facilitate our stakeholders while maintaining social distancing as is necessitated at this time,” the CCJ said.

The guidelines are in effect until further notice and the CCJ encourages everyone to safeguard themselves and be vigilant and safe at this time.