A/HRC/15/12 Introduction 1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its eighth session from 3 to 14 May 2010. The review of Grenada was held at the 11th meeting, on 10 May 2010. The delegation of Grenada was headed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Peter David. At its 15th meeting, held on 12 May 2010, the Working Group adopted the report on Grenada. 2. On 7 September 2009, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Grenada: Gabon, Italy and Qatar. 3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to resolution 5/1, the following documents were issued for the review of Grenada: (a) A national report submitted/written presentation made in accordance with paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/8/GRD/1); (b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/8/GRD/2); (c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/8/GRD/3). 4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Argentina, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Slovenia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was transmitted to Grenada through the troika. Those questions are available on the extranet of the universal periodic review. I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process A. Presentation by the State under review 5. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Peter David, introduced the national report of Grenada. It was explained that the report had been prepared by a special stakeholder Committee comprising representatives of Government, the Trade Union Council (which is the umbrella body for all trade unions), non-governmental organizations, the Conference of Churches and the local human rights committee set up by the Government of Grenada. The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Legal Affairs were mandated by the Cabinet as the bodies responsible for the coordination of consultations and the production of the final report. It was added that consultations had continued with relevant Government ministries, social agencies, trade unions and non-governmental organizations throughout Grenada’s preparation for the interactive phase of the universal periodic review. 6. A brief introduction of the geographic and historical background of the country was made. It was emphasized that the country had attained independence in 1974 and that a revolution, with popular support, had taken place in 1979. The revolution had brought about some significant achievements in economic and social development, but some major violations of personal rights had also taken place. Intervention in 1983 by a major Power and regional allies had led to the restoration of democracy and the reintroduction of the Constitution. Five general elections had subsequently taken place. In July 2008, The Honourable Tillman Thomas had led the National Democratic Congress and won 11 of the 15 seats in a generally free and fair election, and was consequently appointed as Prime 3