July 16 2013
START DATE
END DATE
July 19 2013
Dawson v. Commissioner of Police et al
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
CIVIL JURISDICTION POLICE ACT 1974 POLICE (DISCIPLINARY) ORDERS 1975 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 'CODE OF CONDUCT' 2010 BERMUDA POLICE ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS
IAN R.C. KAWALEY CJ
Mr. Lawrence Scott Scott & Scott
Ms. Shakira Dill Attorney-General?s Chambers
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Dawson sought judicial review of her termination from the Bermuda Police Service alleging unfair pressure to resign due to an accusation of an intimate relationship with a criminal. The complaint against the Bermuda Police Association was struck out.
SUMMARY:
Whether the resignation was procedurally fair and if the statutory protections were breached.
OUTCOMES:
No final determination made; further cross-examination required to resolve factual disputes
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Undecided; case continues for further hearing
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