IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday the government has done nothing wrong regarding its handling of illegal migrants seeking refuge in the country. Speaking to reporters outside of Cabinet, Mr Johnson insisted the government has abided by the laws of the country. His comments came after a United Nations official visited The Bahamas recently to investigate claims of abuse of illegal migrants by law enforcement officers. “As I have said over and over again, there is only one standard,” he said when asked about the concerns. “We govern by the rule of law the laws of The Bahamas. International best practice which include universal declaration of human rights, rights of a child, migrants, political refugees. The Bahamas has obligations both nationally and internationally to (protect) its borders,” he said. “While doing so in terms of immigration, we must ensure that the dignity of persons is protected and there is a reason why we always quote the rule of law. Over history it is proven to ensure a result of the right thing and so to the extent that we are public officers have a duty to perform.”

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