5/5/2014

START DATE

END DATE

17-Sep-14

KRISTOPHER DYLAN GIBBONS -v- THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Supreme Court of Bermuda

Constitutional Law Criminal Law

C.A. Scott A.J.

Dantae Williams Mussenden Subair Limited

The Attorney General s Chambers

FACTS OF THE CASE:

Challenge against section 190 of the Criminal Code Act 1907 as unconstitutional for sexual offences by those aged 21 or older

SUMMARY:

Constitutionality of statutory provisions concerning age and consent application of fundamental rights under Bermuda Constitution and ECHR

OUTCOMES:

Application dismissed constitutionality upheld costs awarded to Defendant

RULED IN FAVOUR OF:

Defendant

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DEFENDANT:

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