Turks and Caicos, December 18, 2024 – Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam and the Chair of the Integrity Commission, Hon. Justice Lobban Jackson, today publish jointly the findings of the Independent Effectiveness Review of the Integrity Commission.

Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam
The Independent Review, conducted by Crest Advisory, assessed the Integrity Commission’s structure, operations and overall performance against its constitutional mandate and objectives. A specialist consultancy firm, Crest Advisory, with expertise in regulatory oversight, accountability measures and criminal justice, was selected to undertake the independent review.
More than 40 stakeholders were interviewed during the independent review, in conjunction with public calls for evidence, inviting input from both the general public and a comprehensive range of public office holders. Declarants included elected officials and senior public servants, members of the public, Commissioners and Integrity Commission staff.
The review found that the Integrity Commission requires fundamental reform:
- The challenges faced by the Integrity Commission demonstrate that it is unable to fulfil its mandate effectively.
- It does not sufficiently distinguish between strategic and operational responsibilities, leaving it unable to focus its efforts or measure its success.
- Public trust has been compromised by perceived shortcomings in its investigative practices and a lack of transparency more broadly.
The findings make clear that without substantial reform, the Commission will struggle to meet its objectives effectively. The report proposes more than 40 recommendations to fundamentally restructure and reform the Commission.
The recommendations were developed from an evaluation of the evidence gathered, stakeholder consultation, international best practice, evaluations of public services and government arms’ length bodies, as well as expert advice.
To address the findings and implement the recommendations outlined in the review, Her Excellency the Governor and Chair will establish a working group consisting of leads in governance, legal oversight and public administration to work collaboratively with the Board of Commissioners and stakeholders to implement a comprehensive reform plan in line with the recommendations of the report.
Her Excellency the Governor said:
“The Integrity Commission holds a significant role within the Constitutional governance of the Turks and Caicos Islands, affirming standards of accountability for individuals holding public office. The findings of this review make clear that the Integrity Commission requires significant reform to regain public trust and deliver on its mandate effectively. The Chair and I are taking decisive action to take forward the recommendations of the review. I want to thank the Chair, the Board and the staff of the Integrity Commission for their openness and cooperation throughout this review process. Their willingness to engage constructively and acknowledge the need for change is a critical step towards meaningful reform.

Hon. Justice Lobban Jackson
Together, we can work to restore public confidence and ensure the Commission fulfils its vital role with integrity and effectiveness.”
Chair of the Integrity Commission said:
“This independent review has provided a sobering but necessary assessment of the Integrity Commission’s performance. While the findings are difficult, they present an opportunity for growth and renewal. The review has highlighted significant challenges within the Integrity Commission that must be addressed as a matter of priority to build a stronger, more effective institution that operates with the transparency and accountability the public deserves. We welcome the establishment of the working group and are fully committed to working collaboratively to implement the recommended changes and rebuild confidence in the Commission’s work.”
The full report on the Effectiveness Review will be laid in the House and made available on the Turks and Caicos Islands Government website.