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The endless pursuit of justice

Behind The Walls challenges the Bermuda public to rally behind prisoners who may be wrongfully convicted

Behind The Walls challenges the Bermuda public to rally behind prisoners who may be wrongfully convicted

• Mar 17, 2025 8:00 AM

Court

‘Critical’ need for juvenile court highlighted

Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson says the special court would provide a treatment-oriented approach to young offenders

Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson says the special court would provide a treatment-oriented approach to young offenders

• Feb 05, 2025 8:00 AM

Court

Stiffer penalties proposed for driving offences

Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson says amending the road traffic law would allow magistrates to impose more fitting sanctions

Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson says amending the road traffic law would allow magistrates to impose more fitting sanctions

• Feb 04, 2025 8:27 AM

Court

DPP: social-media posts ‘crippling’ the justice system

Cindy Clarke, Director of Public Prosecutions, says people behind the posts are perverting the course of justice

Cindy Clarke, Director of Public Prosecutions, says people behind the posts are perverting the course of justice

• Feb 01, 2025 7:58 AM

Crime

Child sex conviction overturned due to court delays

Assistant Puisne Judge Mark Pettingill allows appeal by defendant because of the “inordinate” length of time

Assistant Puisne Judge Mark Pettingill allows appeal by defendant because of the “inordinate” length of time

• Jan 30, 2025 8:00 AM

Court

Hickinbottom appointed to Court of Appeal

His approval for the role comes at the recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Committee

His approval for the role comes at the recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Committee

• Jan 13, 2025 5:48 PM

General

‘Bermuda has a strong reputation but it is easy for that to disappear’

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, defends her record in exit interview with The Royal Gazette’s Sarah Lagan

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, defends her record in exit interview with The Royal Gazette’s Sarah Lagan

• Jan 13, 2025 7:56 AM

Politics

Campaigners welcome Throne Speech constitutional pledge

The Civil Justice Advocacy Group says a revised legal framework is needed for handling disciplinary matters for judges

The Civil Justice Advocacy Group says a revised legal framework is needed for handling disciplinary matters for judges

• Nov 15, 2024 7:59 AM

Court

Complaints about judges wait as committee protocol amended

Members of the public have been told their grievances cannot be dealt with at present by the Judicial and Legal Services Committee

Members of the public have been told their grievances cannot be dealt with at present by the Judicial and Legal Services Committee

• Oct 26, 2024 8:00 AM

Court

Government House silent on absence of Supreme Court judge

Nicole Stoneham has not worked on any cases since July, with sources claiming she has been suspended by the Governor

Nicole Stoneham has not worked on any cases since July, with sources claiming she has been suspended by the Governor

• Oct 18, 2024 8:00 AM

Local Business

Million-dollar tech upgrade as judiciary embraces change

The intention is for a new case management system to be in place by April 1

The intention is for a new case management system to be in place by April 1

• Jul 09, 2024 8:00 AM

General

Assistant Justice of the Supreme Court appointed

Nicholas Segal brings valuable knowledge and insight from his international experience

Nicholas Segal brings valuable knowledge and insight from his international experience

• Jun 26, 2024 5:56 PM

General

Larry Mussenden sworn in as Chief Justice

Jurist encourages the young and delivers part of speech at ceremony in Swahili

Jurist encourages the young and delivers part of speech at ceremony in Swahili

• Feb 09, 2024 10:02 AM

Court

Larry Mussenden named Bermuda’s new Chief Justice

Former Director of Public Prosecutions officially takes the role tomorrow

Former Director of Public Prosecutions officially takes the role tomorrow

• Feb 07, 2024 12:14 PM

Court

Outgoing Chief Justice reflects on his tenure

Narinder Hargun says investment in commercial courts boosts Bermuda’s international business clout

Narinder Hargun says investment in commercial courts boosts Bermuda’s international business clout

• Dec 11, 2023 8:00 AM

Court

Legal community honours Chief Justice at retirement

The Governor and the US Consul-General also attend special sitting of Supreme Court

The Governor and the US Consul-General also attend special sitting of Supreme Court

• Dec 09, 2023 8:00 AM

General

Bermuda prosecutors attend conference in London

Cindy Clarke, the Director of Public Prosecutions, chaired the event’s first full session

Cindy Clarke, the Director of Public Prosecutions, chaired the event’s first full session

• Oct 27, 2023 7:51 AM

Opinion Writer

Puppets on a string

Khalid Wasi is pleading for great minds unattached to the existing leaders beholden to outside interests to inspire a political revolution

Khalid Wasi is pleading for great minds unattached to the existing leaders beholden to outside interests to inspire a political revolution

• Oct 24, 2023 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Chief Justice deserved better

Letter writer Keren Lomas is furious that the PLP was not welcoming of Narinder Hargun, who retires as Chief Justice at the end of 2023

Letter writer Keren Lomas is furious that the PLP was not welcoming of Narinder Hargun, who retires as Chief Justice at the end of 2023

• Jul 03, 2023 7:59 AM