Hashtag: #JailingDebtors
Attorney-General Trevor Moniz On Jailing Debtors
[Opinion column written by Attorney-General Trevor Moniz] On December 5th, during the debate in the House of Assembly on the Opposition Bill to amend the Debtors Act, sensational claims were made about the Government’s willingness to incarcerate Bermudians for not paying debts. Government MPs pointed out a number of flaws with the proposed amendments... Read more of this article
Opinion: Jailing People For Debt Not Beneficial
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Wayne Furbert] Under the leadership of Marc Bean, the PLP continue to offer new ideas and new solutions that speak to our uncompromising belief in a Bermuda that works for Bermudians. This new vision is at its foundation, about elevating the condition of all Bermudians and in creating a fairer, more inclusive Bermuda... Read more of this article
Judiciary Comments: Jailing People Over Debt
The judiciary of Bermuda has commented on people being incarcerated for debt, saying under existing law no “debtor should ever be imprisoned solely because they are genuinely unable to pay their debts” and that “imprisonment will only take place where a debtor has deliberately failed to comply with a court order…” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Alexis Swan: Is It Cost Effective To Jail Debtors?
[Written by OBA Candidate Alexis Swan] Almost every day, we read or hear stories about people who have been sent to jail for not being able to pay their bills. Bermuda is already facing monumental debt as a country. Should we be spending more money on locking up those who can’t find jobs to pay their debts? Or should we look to creating a solution... Read more of this article
