Human Rights Tribunal – Appointment of Panel
Notice Type Government Notice
Notice Sub Type Appointments
Notice ID
Department Non-Ministry/Human Rights Commission
Publication Date
The Human Rights Act, 1981 (Act) establishes an independent Selection and Appointment Committee, which has a statutory function to appoint members to serve on a panel as members of the Human Rights Tribunal. Sections 13A and 13B of the Act set out the provisions for the recruitment, selection and appointment of the Human Rights Tribunal panel members. Notice is hereby given for the appointment of the following persons with effect from September 22, 2025.
Human Rights Tribunal, Panel
Chair – Christina Herrero, appointed for one year.
Deputy Chair – Steven White, appointed for one year.
Panel Member – Claire van Overdijk, appointed for one year.
Panel Member – Christopher Cunningham, appointed for two years.
Panel Member – Sita Ingram, appointed for two years.
Panel Member – Casey Schuler, appointed for two years.
Panel Member – Changez Khan, appointed for two years.
Panel Member – Ryan Robinson Perinchief, appointed for two years.
Panel Member – Melvin Douglas, appointed for three years.
Panel Member – Dean Parris, appointed for three years.
Made this 18th day of September 2025
Seth Darrell
Head of the Selection and Appointment Committee