Comments on: General Guidance For A Formal Police Caution

By: NO MORE WAR

NO MORE WAR — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:48:51 +0000

I’m confused. Doesn’t the DPP already decide who goes to court or not? At the end of the day the document speaks what seems to already be the case. The DPP places before the court who it feels should be whether it’s that person’s first or third offense. I think that a process should be put in place to remove such power from the DPP to stop this friends and family of the DPP do not go to court. There’s needs to be in place a system to hold the DPP accountable for their actions or lack there of. As it stands they can refuse a charge without the complainant or their lawyer having written reasons why and that just doesn’t seem ethical. One should always beavke to stand by a honest decision.

By: Lynne Winfield

Lynne Winfield — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:53:17 +0000

This is good news. Not only for low level offences but for our young men who often make mistakes and take risks before they fully mature. Many of us have done something stupid as a young person… we were the fortunate ones and weren’t caught. This is a very positive sign this island is moving towards Restorative Justice solutions in our criminal justice system.

By: eyes wide open

eyes wide open — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:43:27 +0000

2006???…and it’s took 12 freaking years to draft for Bermuda Police guidance?

By: MM

MM — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:43:52 +0000

I believe this is a very very important step to assist persons who have committed what is termed a low level offence. It is a lengthy piece of legislation which I did not read. It will be interesting how many law makers and lawyers comment on this. For many years folks could not move on with their lives due to a relatively minor offence , they can tell their heart breaking story when they now look back and realised the gravity of their mistake. Thanks to those who fought hard to bring forth this legislation.