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January 30, 2024
Davis disagrees with attorneys who say promised bail amendments violate constitutional rights

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Philip Davis slammed local attorneys Tuesday afternoon who contend that the government's proposed amendments to the Bail Act infringe on the rights of alleged criminals. The Prime Minister announced in parliament last week that his administration will move to amend the Bail Act to ensure that prolific offenders who commit [...]

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January 25, 2024
Attorney: Let Us Not Have A Knee-Jerk Reaction

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Revoking bail for those who violate their conditions is just one part of the government's plan to combat crime.

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January 25, 2024
Attorney General clarifies his statement and government's position on Bail Act amendment

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Attorney General Ryan Pinder has sought to clarify his recent statements made in the press, and the government's position, concerning amendments to the Bail Act. The AG was quoted by media, several weeks ago, stating that the current Bail Act did not need to be amended. However, during the weekly press briefing [...]

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January 24, 2024
Attorney Loses Bid to Have COA Overturn His Disbarment Order

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A lawyer has lost his bid to have the Court of Appeal overturn his order for disbarment.

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January 19, 2024
Attorney-General: The Outcome of The Meeting Was Very Helpful

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Attorney-General Ryan Pinder K.C. telling reporters that a meeting between high-ranking officials was held regarding bail.

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January 22, 2024
Attorney General: We're All About Team Building

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs engaged in professional development at Baha Mar symposium recently. Attorney General Ryan Pinder emphasizing the importance of such events and seminars in keeping staff sharp!

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January 18, 2024
Attorney General : We're Looking To Bring Progressive Legislation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With 14 murders recorded for the year, The Prime Minister has promised strong anti-gang legislation as a way to help curb the violence. But what would this look like? And would the laws be enforceable?

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January 18, 2024
Government aims to crush growing gang culture with tougher laws says Attorney General

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Attorney General Ryan Pinder has explained that the government intends to target gangs as a criminal organization as it is currently in the process of redrafting laws to introduce stiffer laws to crack down on what has been described as a growing gang culture in the country. The AG told reporters on Thursday [...]

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January 18, 2024
Attorney General: Why Is Capital Punishment Difficult To Carry Out?

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Attorney General is outlining what requirements need to be met to carry out legal executions along with what makes it so difficult.

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January 11, 2024
Attorney General: "The Bail Act doesn't need to be amended"

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Attorney General Ryan Pinder told reporters Thursday afternoon that there are no amendments needed for the country's Bail Act. Police, the religious sector and the general public have called on the judiciary to consider amending the Bail Act to prevent repeat offenders from wreaking havoc in various communities. His comments came on [...]

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