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Cannabis Reform: CRC Solicits Public Feedback
The Cannabis Reform Collaborative [CRC] is soliciting public input as well as inviting members of the public to participate in focus groups being planned. Last month Government announced that work had begun to produce a paper on cannabis policy reform and announced the members of the CRC as Stratton Hatfield, Dr. Ernest Peets, Kamal Worrell, Julia van... Read more of this article
Scott: ‘Responsibility To Push For Progress’
Following Minister Michael Dunkley’s response to the PLP’s announcement that they will table an amendment relating to cannabis laws, Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott said the Minister “chose to focus on politics over progress.” Earlier this week the PLP announced that they drafted an Amendment which they intend to... Read more of this article
Activist Asks Governor About Cannabis Assent
In an open letter sent to Governor George Fergusson and published on various social media web pages, cannabis activist Alan Gordon asked if Government House will grant or deny assent to any future legislation pertaining to the legalization of cannabis. For new legislation to become law in Bermuda, it must first pass in the House of Assembly, then the... Read more of this article
PLP Bill: Remove Sanctions For Under 20 Grams
[Updated] The PLP has drafted the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2014 which they intend to table in the House of Assembly next month, Senator Marc Daniels said today [Jan 21]. The bill calls for the “removal of all penal controls and criminal sanctions in relation to the possession and handling of cannabis and/or cannabis resin, where the weight... Read more of this article
Registry General Releases Copyright Advisory
The Registry General’s Department announced that on February 1st, several copyright regulations and orders in accordance with the Copyright and Designs Act will come into effect. Last December, the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy announced in the Senate a raft of amendments to the Act aimed at modernising Bermuda’s intellectual property regime. At... Read more of this article
Customs Celebrates International Customs Day
The Customs Department will celebrate International Customs Day on Sunday, January 26th and members of the public are invited to attend an open house on Tuesday, January 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s Customs Day is “Communication: Sharing Information for Better Cooperation” and a number of events have been planned... Read more of this article
Group Reminds Public Of Referendum Petition
The group that launched a petition calling for the Government to hold a referendum on casino gambling has reminded the public about the referendum, saying that in addition to the e-petition, the petition is also available for signing at Rock Island Cafe, Kirk’s Jewellers, BIU Headquarters and BIU Gas Station. During the run up to the 2012 General... Read more of this article
Murder Sentences: Govt Working On Changes
Following the recent parole eligibility reductions handed down to four convicted murderers, Attorney General Mark Pettingill said the Government has “worked quickly” to draft changes, and the new laws are expected be tabled in the House of Assembly next month. The ruling from the Privy Council in London last year [PDF] stated that Bermuda... Read more of this article
Centre Online Develops Legal Information Portal
Summaries of Bermuda constitutional/human rights cases, and relevant international treaties and conventions are now available to the general public online following a major initiative by Centre for Justice aimed at improving access to justice. “For members of the public who are not lawyers, this should be valuable information,” says Venous Memari,... Read more of this article
Sunday Liquor Sales Became Law On Dec 24
The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mark Pettingill clarified that the sale of liquor on Sundays became law on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 when it was assented to by Governor George Fergusson. A statement from the Ministry said, “Current holders of Licence A liquor licences do not need further permission from the Bermuda Liquor Licensing... Read more of this article
Work Begins On Cannabis Policy Reform Paper
At the request of the Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley, on 5 December, 2013, a collaborative group began meeting to produce a paper on cannabis policy reform. Members of the group include Stratton Hatfield, Dr. Ernest Peets, Kamal Worrell, Julia van Beelen, Khomeini Taalib-Din, Cordell Riley, Krystl Assan, Lamar Caines, Eron Hill, Kyle... Read more of this article
Sunday Liquor Sales Law Passes In The Senate
With the bill to amend the Liquor Licence Act passing in both the House of Assembly and the Senate, locals will soon be able to purchase liquor on Sundays. In last month’s Throne Speech, Government said they would amend the law to allow liquor sales on Sunday. The Throne Speech said: “The prohibition of alcohol sales by retail outlets on Sundays... Read more of this article
