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Acquisition of land legislation strengthened

– As amendments passed in National Assembly
– Amendments add no new powers to the state, require gov’t to pay promptly, adequately upon acquisition

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Only High Court had power to allow Brutus’s wife to travel – Nandlall

…says magistrate overstepped powers, should have adhered to previous ruling

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Nandlall accuses Hughes, defence team of clear attempt to delay election fraud trial

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has again voiced concerns over attempts to delay the 2020 election fraud trial, highlighting what he believes are clear efforts by the defence, including Attorney Nigel Highes, to stall proceedings.

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Nandlall challenges Magistrate’s decision to permit Brutus’ wife to leave country

A decision by Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty to allow Adonika Aulder, the pregnant wife of Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus, to leave the country for emergency medical treatment has ignited a legal dispute.

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Guyana secures best regional AML/CFT Case Award at 59th CFATF Plenary

–case against ACP Calvin Brutus highlights country’s success in combatting money laundering

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Draft Companies Bill completed; consultation imminent – AG

– says Guyana working with Caricom on model Copyright Law

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Who Decides?

-Guyana to debate key question in judge-alone trial reform
THE question of who will decide whether a case proceeds to a judge-alone trial or a jury trial is at the centre of ongoing discussions as Guyana prepares to introduce this significant judicial reform.

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MAKING JUSTICE MORE ACCESSIBLE

AG Nandlall attended the opening of a new and modern courthouse at Port Kaituma, Region One. This is another state of the art Court, fully equipped with all modern facilities, including, air conditioning, audio

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Bills for improving access to Govt data, estates of deceased persons passed in National Assembly

…Opposition support bills, but urge widespread sensitisation campaign

Government on Monday passed two bills that set out to improve access to Government data and the estates of deceased persons by their loved ones. Both bills have received bipartisan support from members of the parliamentary Opposition

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