3/9/2016

START DATE

END DATE

4/1/2016

The Attorney-General et al v. Leighton Griffiths

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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:

Court of Appeal for Bermuda

Constitutional and Immigration Law

Baker P Bell JA Hargun JA (Acting)

James Guthrie QC and Wendy Greenidge

Eugene Johnston

FACTS OF THE CASE:

A Jamaican national married to a Bermudian was denied parole due to potential deportation challenging the decision as discriminatory

SUMMARY:

Whether denial of parole on grounds of deportation risk constitutes discrimination

OUTCOMES:

Appeal allowed finding no constitutional rights infringement

RULED IN FAVOUR OF:

Appellants

PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT

DEFENDANT:

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