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Former AG: Unless The System Is Fixed, It’s A Waste of Time
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amending the Act won’t fix the issues – that’s the sentiment of former Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson who says there are issues with the system preventing swift justice for serious crimes.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Amending the Act won’t fix the issues – that’s the sentiment of former Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson who says there are issues with the system preventing swift justice for serious crimes.
Her comments come after Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said on Monday the Bail Act needs to be reviewed.
The issue was thrust back into the spotlight after the country saw a spike in homicides with eight so far for the year.
During Monday’s press briefing, the police commissioner took issue with the fact that trials can take a long time to wrap up and that bail is granted within three months to individuals charged with murder.
Maynard-Gibson says the judiciary must deliver on the expectation that trials will happen within a reasonable time.
Maynard-Gibson says when she served as attorney general multiple trials were held within one year.
A backlog in cases is no doubt a hindrance to trials wrapping up quickly.
She gave this solution to address the vexing issue.
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