Comptroller of Inland Revenue. This is to prevent tax evasion. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 132 Article 13 22. The Immigration and Passport Act provides for "removal orders", but this order may be made only by a magistrate. An alien recently found guilty in Montserrat of possessing narcotic drugs was made to leave the country after sufficient time had been given for this purpose. Recourse to a removal order" was not made. Provision is made for appeals which have a suspensive effect on "removal orders". Article 14 23. All are equal before the law. All residents in Montserrat speak the English language. The size of the territory makes it easy for accused persons to obtain legal assistance from the Bar, which remains vigilant in its protection of individual liberty. The crime rate is low and offences committed are not grave in nature. 24. The judicial system provides for appeals to the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal and ultimately to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Article 15 25. Montserrat has never passed any law allowing a person to be held guilty of a crime where the act or omission did not constitute a criminal offence at the time when it was committed. Article 17 26. The right to privacy is a qualified right under Montserrat law. Where the law permits infringement, e.g. the power to enter and inspect premises, then the exercise of such power is challengeable in the courts. The honour and reputation of individuals are protected by the common law. 27. At the meeting to discuss the United Kingdom's second report on its dependent territories, it was asked what kind of personal data could be stored on computers and who could hold such information (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 31). Computers are only now being introduced into Montserrat and the need for 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the legal framework and human rights situation in Montserrat, specifically in relation to the administration of justice, criminal law, and privacy. The content seems to be more focused on the governance and law enforcement aspects rather than economic or social development.

**Category**
Human rights, Justice