Gender Equality Tribunal

A five person Tribunal, chaired by an attorney-at-law, has been established by the Gender Equality Law, 2011 to hear and determine discrimination complaints.

In hearing and determining complaints, the Tribunal shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person. Tribunal members are appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Governor in Cabinet and have experience and qualification in gender, social development, human rights, labour and related fields.

The current members are –

  • Sheridan Brooks, Chairperson
  • Karie Bergstrom
  • Vaughan Carter
  • Nick Dunne
  • Tammy Ebanks

The Tribunal receives administrative and secretarial support through the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs.