11/6/2017
START DATE
END DATE
24-Nov-17
Dwight Lambert v Minister Responsible for Telecommunications
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The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Constitutional Law Obscenity Law
Hellman J
Dwight Lambert appeared in person
Mr Michael Taylor Attorney General?s Chambers
FACTS OF THE CASE:
summary of Dwight Lambert sought declaration that the Obscene Publications Act 1973 was unconstitutional due to its vague definition of obscenity potentially infringing on rights to a fair trial and freedom of expression
SUMMARY:
Whether sections 3 and 3A of the Obscene Publications Act 1973 breach sections 6 and 9 of the Constitution
OUTCOMES:
Declaration granted that as at the date of Lambert's prosecution the offences involving obscenity in the Obscene Publications Act 1973 breached rights to a fair hearing and freedom of expression under sections 6 and 9 of the Constitution
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Plaintiff/Claimant (Dwight Lambert)
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