November 9-10 2015
START DATE
END DATE
December 9 2015
THE BERMUDA ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TASKFORCE vs. THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS
COURT:
LAW:
JUDGE(S):
CLAIMANT'S LAWYER:
DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Supreme Court of Bermuda COMMERCIAL COURT APPELLATE JURISDICTION
Environmental Law Planning Law
IAN RC KAWALEY CJ
Mr. Alex Potts Sedgwick Chudleigh Limited
Mr. Ben Adamson Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited
FACTS OF THE CASE:
The case concerns appeals related to decisions on environmental planning permissions for land reclamation and development for the America?s Cup Event Village and a Commercial Marine Facility and Marina focusing on environmental assessments consultations and planning permissions processes.
SUMMARY:
The adequacy of environmental impact assessments public consultation and legal and policy requirements for planning permissions
OUTCOMES:
Appeal allowed in part; approval for land reclamation and AC35 Event Village interim use granted; approval for end uses including the Marina set aside
RULED IN FAVOUR OF:
Plaintiff/Claimant
PLAINTIFF/CLAIMANT
DEFENDANT:
DURATION (DAYS):
ISSUES:
RELEVANCE:
RULING:
RULING TYPE:
CASES CITED:
Join our pro membership and get all the details at your finger tips
Want to see full case details, including key arguments and claims? [Join Pro Membership] to unlock exclusive insights.
Discover the legal strategies and defenses used in this case. [Join Pro Membership] for full access.
How long did this legal battle last, and what key events happened? [Join Pro Membership] to find out.
Uncover the critical legal principles debated in this case. [Join Pro Membership] for in-depth analysis.
See why this case matters in Banking, Mortgages, and Financial Services. [Join Pro Membership] to explore its impact.
Find out the final judgment and its legal implications. [Join Pro Membership] to access the ruling.
Understand how this judicial ruling sets a precedent in law. [Join Pro Membership] for expert breakdowns.
See how past legal precedents influenced this case. [Join Pro Membership] to unlock the list.
Download Case Summary:
Explore:
EPHESIANS 6:16
PT Satria Tirtatama Energindo v. East Asia Company Limited and Bali Energy Limited
2016
RE: C (VARIATION OF ACCESS ORDER)
2015
In the Matter of IPOC Capital Partners Limited and others
2007
Hindsight law can make mistakes. Consider checking original case studies
THE BERMUDA ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TASKFORCE vs. THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS
The case concerns appeals related to decisions on environmental planning permissions for land reclamation and development for the America?s Cup Event Village and a Commercial Marine Facility and Marina focusing on environmental assessments consultations and planning permissions processes.