Purpose

(1) The purpose of this Act is to implement the Government of Belize’s obligations under the Convention. (2) Every person exercising a power or discretion conferred under this Act shall have regard to the Government of Belize’s obligations under the Convention and the exercise of the power or discretion or the performance of any duty or function authorized by this Act shall not be inconsistent with the Government of Belize’s obligations under the Convention. (3) Sub-section (2) shall be read and construed subject to the Belize Constitution.