The Samaritan Wire

Most news passes by at speed. The Samaritan Wire is what happens when someone stops — reads the statute behind the story, checks the treaty behind the claim, and writes down what the law actually says. Every essay is signed, dated, and answerable for.

Every piece on this wire is written by Kaya J. Kelly unless a desk credit says otherwise.

The Writer

Kaya J. Kelly is the justice writer of The Samaritan Wire, covering law, human rights and accountability across the Caribbean and the wider world.

• Public service — former a legal writer
• Legislative drafting — Guyana’s anti-money-laundering and cybercrime legislation
• Specialist training — law of armed conflict

Why “Samaritan”

In the old story, many passed by on the road; one stopped. This wire takes that as its working method. When a story involving the law passes through the news cycle, this desk stops, reads the primary sources, and reports what they hold — no more, no less.

Consultation

For legal consultation and written opinions, contact the chambers directly.