Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Immigration
Reverend P.L.C. Haynes v Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Public Safety
Reverend P.L.C. Haynes, a Guyanese national, applied for judicial review after the Minister of Labour, Home Affairs & Public Safety refused to renew his work permit in 2002. The refusal was based on allegations that Haynes had been engaged in activities beyond his work permit�s scope. The Cabinet Appeal Tribunal upheld the Minister�s decision. The Court considered whether Haynes was denied procedural fairness, given that he was not allowed to respond to the allegations before his work permit was revoked and his right to reside in Bermuda was terminated.
2008
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Family
Human Rights Commission v The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs The Minister of Social Development and Sports The Director of the Department of Child and Family Services
The case centers around the interpretation and application of section 35 of the Children Act 1998 concerning the appointment of litigation guardians and counsel for children in specified proceedings to ensure their interests are safeguarded. It highlights the failure in Bermuda to regularly appoint such representatives potentially impacting the child?s best interests in serious family court decisions
2018
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
LILLIAN CASEY MARTIN v. THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY
In 1997 Dr. James Martin entered into arrangements aiming to purchase Agar's Island if granted a license involving leasehold improvements to increase property value to meet the land valuation threshold for acquiring a license under the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956. Despite planning issues and a moratorium on licenses announced by the Government in 2005 Martin did not apply for a license until after the deadline passed in 2007. The statutory moratorium expired in 2012 and Martin died in 2013. His widow applied for a license in 2014.
2019
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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