Article 21
7. At the same meeting, a question was asked about the discretionary powers of commissioners of police in the dependent territories in respect of the conduct of public meetings (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 64). In the British Virgin Islands there is no obligation to give notice of large meetings and processions to the Commissioner of Police. The Commissioner of Police does not have the power to refuse to allow such meetings or processions, but he may apply to the Governor for an Order-in-Council prohibiting such processions in a specific area.
Article 23
8. Further to the information given in the initial report, the Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Act 1986 was enacted in December 1986. It removes discrimination against women in matrimonial matters.
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