2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

30.   Warrant to convey deserting seaman, or stowaway or prohibited immigrant who lands in Saint Lucia back on board vessel

The master of a vessel may, on information in writing made by him or her on oath before any Magistrate, apply for a warrant to arrest and convey back on board the vessel —

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    (a)     any seaman who has deserted the vessel; or

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    (b)     any stowaway or any prohibited immigrant who has landed from the vessel,

and the Magistrate may, unless there are special reasons for not so doing, issue a warrant accordingly.