10/31/2018
START DATE
END DATE
12/7/2018
Equal Opportunities in Sport v Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil Law
Chief Justice Hargun
Mr. Peter Sanderson Benedek Lewin Limited
Neutral Ms. Charmaine Smith attended without submissions
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The case questions if individuals deemed to belong to Bermuda under its constitution are considered citizens or nationals for international sports eligibility specifically in CCCAN events. The plaintiffs are minors children of naturalised citizens challenging their eligibility to represent Bermuda.
SUMMARY:
Whether individuals deemed to belong to Bermuda are equivalent to citizens/nationals for sports competition eligibility
OUTCOMES:
Declares individuals deemed to belong to Bermuda equivalent to citizens/nationals for the purpose of sports competition eligibility
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Equal Opportunities in Sport v Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association
The case questions if individuals deemed to belong to Bermuda under its constitution are considered citizens or nationals for international sports eligibility specifically in CCCAN events. The plaintiffs are minors children of naturalised citizens challenging their eligibility to represent Bermuda.