Tag: Cheryl Richards
Prosecutors break silence over Pines case
(CNS): As the public outcry mounted Wednesday over the decision by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) not to pursue the theft case against the former manager of the Pines Retirement Home, the office issued a rare statement. Raising eleven points of consideration that it said would be weighed in any case […]
Justice expert IDs systemic problems
(CNS): An expert from the crown prosecution service in the UK has identified a catalogue of measures to improve efficiencies and outcomes in Cayman’s criminal justice system. From simple changes, such as better communication between the police and prosecutors, to new practice directions, Claire Wetton has recommended a list of more than a dozen systemic […]
Miller questions performance of DPP
(CNS): The independent member for North Side says the time has come to take a look at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, as he questioned the performance of the country’s public prosecutor. Speaking to CNS Tuesday, Ezzard Miller said he was disappointed that his fellow legislators voted to approve the ODPP’s 2015/16 budget […]
Missing 4th man shakes remorse claims
(CNS): A number of questions over the fate of three men charged and convicted of a daylight jewellery store robbery on New Year’s Day last year were raised in court Wednesday. Justice Charles Quin queried if the failure of the robbers to identify the fourth man, who escaped during the chase, undermined the remorse they […]
