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New legislation to combat regional crime set for passage in 2025

NEW legislation will be introduced this year to address the growing issue of regional crime. This effort is being spearheaded by several bodies, including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, the CARICOM Legal Affairs Committee, and the CARICOM Solicitor General Committee.

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Acquisition of land legislation strengthened

โ€“ As amendments passed in National Assembly
โ€“ Amendments add no new powers to the state, require govโ€™t to pay promptly, adequately upon acquisition

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Only High Court had power to allow Brutusโ€™s wife to travel โ€“ Nandlall

โ€ฆsays 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 Magistrateโ€™s decision to permit Brutusโ€™ 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

โ€“case against ACP Calvin Brutus highlights countryโ€™s success in combatting money laundering

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Draft Companies Bill completed; consultation imminent โ€“ AG

โ€“ 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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