4 March 2011
START DATE
END DATE
18-Mar-11
The Commissioner of Police et al v. Romeo Allen and Others
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Public Service Law Employment Law
Scott Baker JA Zacca President Anthony Evans JA
Mr. Martin Johnson
Mr. Richard Horseman
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Five police officers from the Commonwealth Caribbean hired by the Bermuda Police were initially on three-year contracts offered five-year extensions and later were led to expect permanent and pensionable employment after ten years of service. The Commissioner's decision not to renew their contracts or grant permanent status was challenged.
SUMMARY:
Whether the officers had a legitimate expectation of permanent and pensionable employment based on past promises and conduct of the police administration
OUTCOMES:
Appeal dismissed decision not to offer permanent and pensionable employment quashed officers' expectations upheld
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Defendant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
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The Commissioner of Police et al v. Romeo Allen and Others
Five police officers from the Commonwealth Caribbean hired by the Bermuda Police were initially on three-year contracts offered five-year extensions and later were led to expect permanent and pensionable employment after ten years of service. The Commissioner's decision not to renew their contracts or grant permanent status was challenged.