6/19/2007
START DATE
END DATE
25-Jun-07
Commissioner of Police & Attorney General v. Bermuda Broadcasting Co. Ltd. & Others
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Court of Appeal of Bermuda
Civil Law Constitutional Law
Zacca P; Nazareth JA; Ward JA
Mr. Duncan
Mr. Horseman (1st Respondent) Mr. Froomkin (2nd Respondent) Mr. Adamson (4th Respondent)
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Sensitive confidential police documents related to Bermuda Housing Corporation investigations were disclosed by media; plaintiffs sought injunction against further publication claiming breach of confidence
SUMMARY:
Whether publication of confidential documents was in public interest balancing freedom of press against confidentiality of police investigations
OUTCOMES:
Appeal dismissed judgment in favor of Respondents supporting public interest and freedom of press
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Respondents
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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