Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

15.   Offences and penalties

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   (1)   A person shall not—

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      (a)     by threats or intimidation persuade or attempt to persuade another person not to complain to the Commission or not to continue discussion with or proceedings before the Commission; or

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      (b)     refuse to employ or dismiss another person or subject another person to any detriment, because the other person intends to complain or has complained, to the Commission, or intends to take part, is taking part, or has taken part, in discussions with or proceedings before the Commission.

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   (2)   A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years.

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   (3)   A person who holds or has held a position on the Commission shall not, except to the extent necessary for the purposes of this Act or any other law in force in Saint Lucia, record, disclose, communicate or make use of confidential information obtained while serving as such member.

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   (4)   A person who contravenes subsection (3) commits an offence and upon summary conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years.