Criminal Cases
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
UP ENERGY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED
Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch (Petitioner) applied to appoint Joint Provisional Liquidators (JPLs) to monitor the implementation of an insolvent restructuring by the board of Up Energy Development Group Limited. The Company opposed the application, arguing that the majority of unsecured creditors supported restructuring without JPLs. The Court had to determine whether independent oversight was necessary.
2016
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
IN THE MATTER OF PETROPLUS FINANCE 2 LTD
The Official Receiver and Provisional Liquidator applied for court directions regarding the first Meeting of Creditors specifically the validity of resolutions passed including the appointment of a single creditor Wilmington Trust as a Committee of Inspection
2014
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
MELVERN WILLIAMS -v- (1) MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS (2) ATTORNEY GENERAL
Melvern Williams a naturalised British Overseas Territories Citizen from Jamaica was wrongly terminated from his employment due to the Department of Immigration's instruction that he was working without a work permit
2015
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Civil
The Attorney General for Bermuda v Roderick Ferguson and others
Legislation banning same-sex marriage for a religious purpose breach of freedom of conscience and discrimination due to creed Domestic Partnership Act 2018 voids same-sex marriage despite Human Rights Act 1981 marriage defined as male and female rights of individuals and religious ministers affected DPA challenged for depriving right to same-sex marriage laws passed for religious purposes deemed unconstitutional
2018
Supreme Court of Bermuda
Commercial
In the Matter of Harrington International Insurance Ltd.
Company sought court's permission for a creditors' meeting for a scheme of arrangement concerning its reinsurance business excluding a specific ART transaction. Company was solvent intending either a solvent liquidation or new business post-scheme
2008
The Supreme Court of Bermuda
Civil
MAHESH SANNAPAREDDY -v- THE COMMISSIONER OF THE BERMUDA POLICE SERVICE
The Applicant a medical practitioner was arrested on May 19 2016 under section 23(6) of PACE and his home was searched without a warrant under section 18 of PACE. The controversy centered on the legality of the arrest and search particularly whether it was necessary to consider alternatives to arrest when preconditions for a lawful arrest were met. The case highlighted the need for careful consideration of the discretion to arrest especially in the context of less intrusive means of achieving investigation objectives. The Applicant had not been formally questioned about the suspected offences forming the basis of his arrest
2017
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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