meetings of these parties are not confined to election time. The Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Ordinance, although it provides for freezing of assets of an accused, requires that consideration be given to the day-to-day needs of his household. Article 2 5. In Montserrat the preparation of legislation takes into account international conventions to which the United Kingdom is a P«rty* It is the responsibility of the Attorney General's chambers (where legislation is prepared) to ensure such harmonization. Legislative measures as are necessary to ensure to all individuals the rights recognized in the Covenant will be inacted as the occasion demands. There has been no instance of violation of individual freedom in an arbitrary manner by officials. Adequate judicial remedies are available. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 130 Article 3 6. There is no discrimination between the sexes in terms of civil and political rights. There is no discrimination in terms of education or occupation. Women hold as many responsible positions in and out of government as men. Until August 1987, the Minister of Education was a woman. Three of the six Permanent Secretaries, and one of the two magistrates, are women. Article A 7. Emergency powers in Montserrat are vested in the Governor, but there is rarely occasion for the exercise of those powers. The laws which he may make are required to expire at the end of the emergency, except where the Legislature otherwise decides. Article 5 8. There has been no restriction on the exercise of fundamental human rights. Article 6 9. Three enactments deal with capital punishment. They are: (a) The Offences Against the Person Act (chap. 56); (b) The Genocide Ordinance No. 3 of 1970; and (c) The Sentence of Death (Expectant Mothers) Act (chap. 73). 10. Under the Offences Against the Person Act a person convicted of murder 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report or statement about the human rights situation in Montserrat, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean. The text discusses various aspects of human rights, including the protection of individual freedoms, the absence of discrimination, and the use of emergency powers. The text also mentions specific laws and regulations related to human rights, such as the capital punishment laws.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief