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Sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system have been proposed, including shortening trials and new powers for the Department of Public Prosecutions to reopen old cases if “compelling new evidence” is brought before the court. This latter aspect ...

The long-standing issue of Bermuda’s out of date court buildings remains an ‘important priority’ for the Island’s Chief Justice. Ian Kawaley said that in order for the problem to be ‘addressed meaningfully’ it would require Government support and pub...

Friday, December 21, was a momentous day for Progressive Labour Party MP Marc Bean and his wife Simone. Mrs-Smith Bean was called to the Bermuda Bar that day; the same day her new husband was elected as leader of the PLP. “It all happened in one day ...

Chief Justice Richard Ground said he does not believe in a ‘gun court’ in Bermuda where a panel of judges preside alone, saying Bermuda’s juries do a good job. He said gun courts in Jamaica (which ban members of the press and public from attending) d...

Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley is to succeed Chief Justice Richard Ground on his retirement next year. Governor Sir Richard Gozney made the announcement yesterday. “I convened an ad hoc judicial panel earlier this year to consider candidates for the positi...