His Excellency the Governor, Martyn Roper, OBE has received and accepted the formal resignation of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Patrick Moran. His final day in office will be 18 May 2021 followed by a period of annual leave to 28 July 2021. Mr. Moran has tendered his resignation for personal reasons.

Mr. Moran was initially appointed to the post of Deputy DPP in 2015 before he was promoted to DPP in 2019. He has contributed enormously to the prosecution of criminal matters, advancement of Cayman’s status in accordance with C-FATF, and undertaking of the National Risk Assessment. “I wish to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Moran for his effort and commitment to the criminal justice system since joining our civil service more than five years ago” His Excellency said.

His Excellency has requested advice from the Judicial and Legal Services Commission as to the appointment of both an interim and a permanent post-holder to the position of DPP .