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Jean-Marc Morris

Human rights consultant specializing in the Caribbean region. Extensive experience in governmental and non-governmental organizations, including the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. Committed to advancing human rights through rigorous research, advocacy, and legal expertise. Trusted advisor and advocate for promoting and protecting human rights in the Americas.

Name
Jean-Marc Morris
Occupation
Your Occupation: With a background spanning from legal internships to consultancy roles with prestigious organizations like the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the expert has demonstrated a commitment to human rights advocacy and legal expertise. The expert has effectively monitored human rights issues, drafted reports and legal opinions, facilitated meetings, and applied human rights law to real-world situations. The experiences in both governmental and non-governmental sectors highlight a diverse skill set suited for addressing complex human rights challenges in the Caribbean region and beyond.
Expertise

Human Right Issues,

Non-Governmental Organisation,

Civil Society  Organisations,

Refugee Law,

International Law.

Experience
Consultant- Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Organisation of American States May            2022       – Present 
 
  • Drafts Thematic, Country and Annual Reports highlighting human rights issues in the Caribbean;
  • Monitors and reports on human rights situation in the Caribbean region;
  • Manages the Caribbean Fellowship program including assigning and reviewing the work of the Caribbean Fellow;
  • Drafts letters requesting specific human rights policy information from States;
  • Drafts press releases and other documents;
  • Facilitates and executes meetings and public hearings with States and Civil Society Organisations;
  • Facilitates and executes in person visits of the IACHR to OAS Member States;
  • Analytically applies human rights law and
    standards to current human rights issues.
     
Fellow - Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, Organisation of American States - 
May     2021    – May 2022
 
 
  • Monitored human rights issues in States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM);
  • Drafted Thematic, Country and Annual Reports highlighting human rights issues;
  • Drafted Press Releases;
  • Facilitated Meetings and Public hearings with States and Civil Society organisations;
  • Researched human rights law and standards and analytically apply said law and standards to current human rights issues.
 
Legal Officer 1 - Office of the Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago - Dec               2018       – April 2021
 
Provided apolitical legal advice to Presiding Officers and Members of Parliament to support the performance of their constitutional duties
  • Draft Legal Opinions
  • Conduct Legal Research
  • Attend court proceedings
  • Review proposed legislation
  • Organise and execute Joint Select Committee meetings.
 
Legal Assistant - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - March 2017 – Nov 2018
 
  • Conduct Legal Research
  • Draft Legal Opinions
  • Review of Bilateral agreements
  • Attended      Diplomatic      meetings      and summits
  • Draft Diplomatic notes
 
Research  Assistant- Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Rights Advocacy Project (U-RAP) October 2016
 
  • Conducted research on issues in relation to the appeal of the Caleb Orozco v The Attorney General of Belize Claim No. 668 of 2010 judgment in the Court of Appeal of Belize
 
Intern – Legal Department - Land Management Division, Ministry of Housing- Jul 2012 –
Aug 2012 
  • Draft Legal Briefs
  • Draft Legal Opinions
 
 
Publications

The 1951 Refugee Convention and the principle of non-refoulement do not apply to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago” – did the TT High Court err in the law in Rangel Dominguez v Minister of National Security and Attorney General?

Languages
English Fluent
Spanish Intermediate
Ethnic groups expertise
All ethnic groups within the countries of expertise.
Political groups expertise
All political groups within the countries of expertise.
Religious groups expertise
All religious groups within the countries of expertise.
Contact email
jmmexpservices@vaultlook.com
Countries of expertise: