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Swift justice or injustice
January 14, 2016
Swift justice or injustice
Dear Editor,
Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson believes Swift Justice is a success because conviction rates have doubled.
April 23, 2024
National Security Minister states appreciation for launch of UN's Program for Vulnerable Population Response for Bahamas Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Agencies
The United Nations' Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) - Caribbean, and the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Section within the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, launched a new program to improve the response to victims and survivors of violence and youth crime in The Bahamas.
COP: 'Swift Justice is unfolding'
April 22, 2024
COP: 'Swift Justice is unfolding'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander revealed to media Monday morning, during a press briefing held at the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Headquarters, that authorities have not only been successful in capturing accused perpetrators of serious crimes, but he said they have also been able to swiftly bring those matters before the [...]
April 03, 2024
Joyann Ferguson-Pratt appointed Justice of the Supreme Court
Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, was administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath and presented the Instrument of Appointment as Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt during an Appointment Ceremony in the Diplomatic Room of the Office of the Governor General on Monday, March 25, 2024.
April 03, 2024
Justice Jon Isaacs takes oaths to act as President of the Court of Appeal
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt administered the requisite Oaths to Justice Jon Isaacs to act as President of the Court of Appeal during a brief ceremony at the Office of the Governor General on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
March 25, 2024
Bahamas makes climate submission to International Court of Justice
THE Bahamas has made a submission to the International Court of Justice, seeking to hold countries accountable for climate change.
AG: Bahamas prepared to argue its case at International Court of Justice against green house gas emitters
March 14, 2024
AG: Bahamas prepared to argue its case at International Court of Justice against green house gas emitters
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has prepared its legal case to support efforts in obtaining an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague as part of its strategy to gain 'leverage' to compel global greenhouse gas emitters to bear the costs of climate change on small island developing states, Attorney [...]
May 15, 2011
Initiatives to the Criminal Justice System have positive impact
Nassau,
Bahamas -
New developments to the Criminal Justice System including a Magistrates' Court dedicated
to firearm offences, the increase of Criminal Trial Courts in New Providence to
four, and the addition of a third court in Freeport, are already having
positive effects.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs the
Hon. John Delaney made this announcement during a press briefing on May...
Plea for justice amid rape claim
May 15, 2011
Plea for justice amid rape claim
By MEGAN REYNOLDS
Tribune Staff Reporter
mreynolds@tribunemedia.net
THE mother of a mentally handicapped woman who was allegedly raped by a police officer and gave birth to his son is crying out for justice more than two years after the attack.
Investigations were launched when she discovered her daughter, now 26, who has Down's Syndrome, was four-and-a-half months pregnant in June 2009.
But ...
'DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties
February 23, 2024
'DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties
PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said a significant challenge to swift justice is the avoidance of jury duty.
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