Ruling expected to find way forward in jobs case
The judge presiding over a lawsuit brought by two civil servants against the Government over its recruitment methods is expected to make a ruling over how the case should proceed.
Eugene Johnston and K. Amani Lawrence filed judicial review proceedings against the Public Service Commission, the Minister of the Cabinet Office, the Head of Public Service, the Attorney-General and the Governor in November 2024 over its recruitment practices.
They appeared in front of Puisne Judge Andrew Martin yesterday morning for a third case management hearing.
Ms Lawrence, a parliamentary counsel who works in the legislative drafting section of the Attorney-General’s Chambers, complained she was improperly passed over for the Chief Parliamentary Counsel post in favour of a non-Bermudian.
Mr Johnston, a Crown counsel who works in the civil advisory section, said he was denied an opportunity to apply for the post of Solicitor-General because of an incorrect description of the prerequisites for the role when it was advertised.
Ben Adamson appeared for the Public Service Commission, Paul Harshaw represented the ministers and Richard Horseman appeared for the Governor.
Both parties agreed they wanted the case to be heard as soon as possible.
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