Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Emmerson Glenville Donald v. The Minister of Works and Engineering and The Attorney-General
Plaintiff a former police constable developed chronic renal failure attributed to environmental conditions at work leading to a legal claim for damages due to failure to maintain a safe working environment
2016
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Bermuda Cablevision Limited v The Minister of Energy Telecommunications and E-Commerce
Dispute over refusal of appeal against decision of Telecommunications Commission based on legitimate expectations from a letter by Commission's attorneys concerning re-transmission channels for Bermuda Broadcasting Company
2010
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Terry Coxon et al v Minister of Finance et al
The case involves a dispute over the legality of notices issued by the Minister of Finance demanding information from financial institutions about U.S. taxpayers related to the enforcement of the U.S.A. - Bermuda Tax Convention Act 1986. The claimants argued that the notices were issued without proper jurisdiction were based on incorrect facts and constituted a 'fishing expedition'
2007
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Susann Smith v Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation
Susann Smith applied for judicial review of a decision by the Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation not to refer her human rights complaint to a board of inquiry under the Human Rights Act 1981. She had filed a complaint in 2004 against the Minister of the Environment, alleging discrimination in licensing her to practice veterinary medicine. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) initially dismissed her complaint, but later reversed its decision based on a report from the Ombudsman. The Acting Minister refused to refer the case, arguing that the HRC had no authority to reconsider its earlier dismissal.
2011
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
Tensor Endowment Limited and UBS Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd. v New Stream Capital Fund Limited
Legal validity of stay application under the Act distribution rules for insolvent segregated accounts legal standing of receivers to apply for a stay interests of Class K shareholders
2010
Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Commercial
Dundee Leeds Management Services et al v. Nitin Aggarwal
Between 1993 and 1998 Nitin Aggarwal developed the Leeds Group which was sold to Dundee Bank in 1998. A dispute arose over Aggarwal's termination in 2002 leading to legal proceedings over allegations of financial misconduct and the proper calculation of a termination payment
2007
PROPERTY OFFENCES
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VIOLENT OFFENCES
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Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)
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Wounding
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Robbery
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Kidnapping / Unlawful Confinement
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Manslaughter
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Murder
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Attempted Murder
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Threats to Kill
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Harassment
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Stalking
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Criminal Intimidation
PUBLIC ORDER & ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
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Affray
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Violent Disorder
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Public Nuisance
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Perverting the Course of Justice
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Perjury
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Escape from Lawful Custody
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Misconduct in Public Office
PROPERTY OFFENCES
SEXUAL OFFENCES
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Rape
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Sexual Assault
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Unlawful Carnal Knowledge
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Incest
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Indecent Assault
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Possession of Indecent Images of Children
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Grooming
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Voyeurism
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Sexual Exploitation of a Child
PROPERTY OFFENCES
DRUG OFFENCES
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Possession of Controlled Drugs
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Possession with Intent to Supply
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Trafficking in Controlled Drugs
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Importation of Controlled Drugs
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Cultivation of Cannabis
PROPERTY OFFENCES
VEHICLE & TRAFFIC OFFENCES
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Dangerous Driving
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Careless Driving
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Driving Whilst Impaired (DUI / Alcohol or Drugs)
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Failing to Stop or Report an Accident
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Driving Whilst Disqualified
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Driving Without Insurance
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Speeding
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Vehicle Violations (General - lights, tyres, etc.)
PROPERTY OFFENCES
MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES
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Trespassing
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Carrying an Offensive Weapon
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Possession of Bladed/Pointed Article
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Domestic Violence
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Breach of Protection Order
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COVID Regulation Breach (during the Emergency Powers period)
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Money Laundering
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Child Abuse
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Animal Cruelty
PROPERTY OFFENCES
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