CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention
The purpose of this Treaty is to increase cooperation in mutual legal assistance among countries in respect of serious criminal matters and to combat criminal activity.
Date of Signature
| Country | Date of Signature |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 7 July 2005 |
| Barbados | 6 July 2005 |
| Belize | 30 August 2005 |
| Cayman Islands | 4 July 2006 |
| Dominica | 15 September 2007 |
| Grenada | 2 July 2011 |
| Guyana | |
| Jamaica | 6 July 2005 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 6 July 2005 |
| Saint Lucia | 6 July 2005 |
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | 15 September 2007 |
| Suriname | 7 December 2005 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 6 July 2005 |
Date of Ratification
| Country | Date of Ratification |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 4 July 2006 |
| Barbados | 2 September 2016 |
| Belize | 4 July 2006 |
| Dominica | 16 February 2017 |
| Grenada | 7 June 2019 |
| Guyana | 23 August 2013 |
| Suriname | 26 November 2007 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 13 December 2005 |
Date of Accession
| Country | Date of Accession |
|---|---|
| St Vincent and the Grenadines | 4 September 2020 |
Resolution / Withdrawal
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
6 July 2005
Date Entry into Force
23 August 2013
Location Opened for Signature
Saint Lucia
Treaty Type
Treaty
Treaty File
Caribbean Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Serious Criminal Matters (MLAT).PDF