Lisa Lister Currin has been appointed as the executive officer of the Human Rights Commission.

Ms Currin will be responsible for the management and administration of the HRC office and will provide an array of professional services to the Commissioners including overseeing the process of investigations into complaints under the Human Rights Act 1981 (HRA).

Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation, Neletha Butterfield, said: "Lisa Lister Currin is an unusually perceptive and visionary individual who brings tremendous insight and understanding of human rights issues.

"She assumes her new role at a time when all eyes are on human rights, and she has a scrupulous regard for the facts and an uncompromising commitment to human rights.

"I am confident that Lisa's appointment will strengthen the HRC's presence in the community."

Ms Currin said: "It's an honour to be appointed as the Executive Officer of the HRC. Human rights are essential to building a decent, just and peaceful society and I look forward to working with the Commissioners, the Chairman, the Director and the talented and committed staff of the HRC, to advance human rights in Bermuda."