February 15, 2007: Delegates from Anguilla and the region met in Grand Cayman this week to tackle the issue of security in the region from the growing threats of crime and terrorism.

The conference brought together UK Overseas Territories Law Enforcement officials and UK Overseas Territories Attorneys Generals by partly combining what would typically be two separate conferences. Attending the conferences were The Attorney General of England and Wales, as well his counterparts from Anguilla, the BVI, Montserrat, St. Helena and the Turks and Caicos. Representatives from fellow territory, Bermuda as well as northern neighbors, U.S.A and Canada were also in attendance. The law enforcement representatives included heads of police departments, immigration and prison services in from the six Caribbean territories mentioned.

The topics discussed included witness protection, judicial sentencing, DNA technology and money laundering.