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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.
April 22, 2024
COP: 'Motorists please slow down, adhere to traffic laws'
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has issued an appeal to motorists to exercise extreme caution and to adhere to road safety laws following a double traffic fatality that unfolded in New Providence on April 21, 2024 which claimed the lives of two male drivers. Police have revealed that the fatal crash claimed the [...]
Crisis centre director says rape law inadequate
April 18, 2024
Crisis centre director says rape law inadequate
DAYS after Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis suggested current laws provide solutions for victims of marital rape, Bahamas Crisis Centre Director Sandra Dean-Patterson said the laws are inadequate.
April 17, 2024
Women's Rights activists strengthen calls for 'Marital Rape Laws' to be introduced
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Executive Director of The Bahamas Crisis Center, Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson, while lauding Prime Minister Philip Davis' "rape is rape" comments, said not enough is being done to criminalize marital rape and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls; she maintains that laws need to be amended to ensure that they [...]
April 17, 2024
Yellow Elder murder victim had 'no trouble with the law'
THE sister of the country's latest murder victim said her brother had no problems with the law, but had the misfortune of sitting next to their neighbour when that man was murdered in January.
April 13, 2024
Strike5ive: "Write To Your MP" About Marital Rape Laws
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Equality Bahamas' campaign called Strike5ive, is hoping to reignite the call for change when it comes the criminalization of marital rape in The Bahamas.
April 04, 2024
Guyana Condemns Enactment Of Law Regarding Disputed Territory
GUYANA - Guyana has condemned Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro's enactment of a law to incorporate the disputed Guayana Esequiba region into Venezuela. Maduro signed the law after a controversial referendum.
Up to 25 years jail for gang members in proposed law
April 04, 2024
Up to 25 years jail for gang members in proposed law
LONG-AWAITED anti-gang legislation was tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday - with gang members facing up to 25 years in prison.
November 12, 2021
PM: Effort to change law on marital rape should be part of national conversation
PRIME Minister Phillip "Brave" Davis says he believes a national conversation is needed concerning the criminalisation of marital rape, noting the country remains one of the few in the world that has no legislation addressing the issue.
Eugene Dupuch Law School celebrates 25 years
March 15, 2024
Eugene Dupuch Law School celebrates 25 years
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Council of Legal Education at Eugene Dupuch Law School celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Convention Center. The occasion was marked by the hosting of the Eugene Dupuch Distinguished Lecture themed 'Justices in Dialogue: Distinguished Conversations.' Four panelists, including present and former Chief Justices, [...]
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