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DPP Rory Field To Leave In February 2016
Government House today confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions Rory Field has informed the Governor that he will be leaving his post at the end of February 2016 in order to “take up a new opportunity.” Governor George Fergusson said: “I have accepted Mr Field’s resignation with regret. He has done an excellent job – which... Read more of this article
Lawyers Meet With Chief Justice After Walkout
Following the walkout by some lawyers during the Special Court Sitting last week, representatives of the Criminal Defence Bar said they met with Chief Justice Ian Kawaley and “both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting the efficient and collaborative operation of Bermuda’s Criminal Justice System in a spirit of mutual respect... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Requests Meeting After Walkout
Following the walkout by some lawyers at Friday’s Special Court Sitting which marks the Opening of the Legal Year, Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said he “requested an urgent meeting with representatives of those members of the Criminal Defence Bar who left the courtroom” and he considers “their conduct to have been inappropriate.” The... Read more of this article
Governor Responds To Supreme Court Walkout
[Updated] Following the walkout by lawyers at today’s [Jan 23] special sitting of the Supreme Court, Governor George Ferguson reiterated his support for Director of Public Prosecutions Rory Field. The Governor announced earlier this month that Mr Field has been re-appointed as Director of Public Prosecutions [DPP], with the extension set to run... Read more of this article
BPSU Express Concern Over DPP Appointment
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] expressed its concern with the re-appointment of Rory Field as Director of Public Prosecutions , saying perhaps it’s time for the OBA and PLP to “work together to make the constitutional amendments necessary to end this injustice.” Background The follows after the Governor’s announcement... Read more of this article
DPP Re-Appointment An “Insult To Bermudians”
“To simply roll over Mr. Field’s work permit while qualified Bermudians are left in the cold is an insult to Bermudians and yet another confirmation that our country is headed in the wrong direction,” Shadow Attorney-General Michael Scott said today [Jan 6]. The follows after the Governor’s announcement yesterday that Rory Field... Read more of this article
Rory Field Re-Appointed To Role As DPP
[Updated: Premier "disappointed that a suitably qualified Bermudian has not been appointed."] Governor George Fergusson announced that Rory Field has been re-appointed to his role as Director of Public Prosecutions [DPP], an appointment “made in line with the advice of the Judicial & Legal Services Committee.” The reappointment will... Read more of this article
“Not A Job Filled According To Political Pressure”
Governor George Fergusson this morning [Jan 10] said that the UK Foreign and Commonwealth office has not called for mediation over the Director of Public Prosecutions matter, and said “this is not a job which should or will be filled according to political or other pressures.” The matter has been ongoing for some time, with the present Director... Read more of this article
Rory Field’s Contract Extended For Another Year
Governor George Fergusson, today [Dec 2] announced that the appointment of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mr. Rory Field, has been extended for a further year, until the end of 2014. A spokesperson said, “It has been the intention since Mr. Field’s re-appointment in 2010 that if possible his successor would be a Bermudian. “A competition... Read more of this article
