A blow for advocacy
“Mr Charles was an advocate for something very specific: the right of people accused of wrongdoing to be free. But what matters even more is the fact that he was an advocate at all… Read more
Judge declares, auditor general’s department a ‘public authority’ under FOIA
“A HIGH COURT judge has declared the auditor general’s department is a public authority under the Freedom of Information Act…” Read more
Judge strikes down police standing orders on destroying pocket, station diaries
“A HIGH Court judge has struck out two standing orders of the police service which deal with how long officers can keep their pocket diaries and station diaries…” Read more
Judge to give final order on ex-Central Bank governor’s compensation in September
“AN OBJECTION has been made to “private” correspondence by attorneys for the Central Bank to the judge who ruled on the claim by the bank’s former governor, Jwala Rambarran, that his 2015 dismissal was illegal…” Read more
Municipal cop wins lawsuit challenging no-pay leave for on duty injury
“A municipal police officer, who was left with a long-term back injury after assisting in detaining a suspect, has succeeded in her legal challenge over being placed on no-pay leave for almost three years after suffering a relapse…” Read more
Attorney wants sanctions for tardy judges
“AN attorney has called on the Chief Justice to sanction judges for tardiness in giving reasons for their decisions in a timely fashion. Attorney Anthony Manwah wants these reasons to be given at the time of the decision, and not afterward…” Read more
Egg on Govt’s face
“The Vincent Nelson debacle that has now exploded in the Government’s face demands nothing less than a thorough investigation into the Rowley administration’s involvement with the disgraced attorney,…” Read more
Nelson to apply for unsealing of indemnity case – LET THE PUBLIC KNOW
“KING’S Counsel Vincent Nelson wants his civil claim against the Attorney General for an alleged breach of an indemnity agreement with the Government unsealed…” Read more
Nelson already paid $1m in indemnity agreement with government
“ALMOST $1 million in legal fees have been paid by the State to Vincent Nelson KC, as part of the purported indemnity agreement signed by former attorney general Faris Al-Rawi…”
State to compensate ex-Equal Opportunity Commission CEO for breaches of her rights
“A HIGH Court judge has ordered the State to compensate the former CEO of the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) for a breach of the rules of natural justice by the Attorney General (AG) after her contract was not renewed in 2021…” Read more