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Bermuda could end up introducing a gun court with a panel of judges because jurors are appearing to show bias, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.
Mr Perinchief believes some jury members have been intimidated in their decision-...
DATE: Apr 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Making gang membership a crime is a key way for Bermuda to tackle gun violence, according to an experienced investigator.
John Hendley, a UK police officer with almost 40 years of experience, was helping Bermuda police crack murder cases until his ro...
DATE: Apr 12, 2011
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Crime
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The Bermuda Government is following in the footsteps of other countries around the world in mooting anti-gang legislation. Elizabeth Roberts takes a look at what other countries have done to tackle the menace of organised street crime:
Australia
Sour...
DATE: Apr 12, 2011
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Crime
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Critics in the Opposition last night warned gangsters could use taxpayers’ cash to fund their illegal activities if Government introduces a buy-back guns programme.
Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley warned criminals would try smugglin...
DATE: Apr 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Last year three teenaged girls and two children were among the 15 victims of sexual assault in Bermuda a three percent increase on 2009, but the real number will be higher as many victims will not report an attack.
Victims are often chosen because th...
DATE: Apr 11, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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The community is doing nothing to stop gun violence spiralling out of control as every murder triggers “the same predictable reaction”.
This is the view of community activist Gina Spence who has spoken out about “the need for drastic change” after l...
DATE: Apr 11, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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People could be given thousands of dollars to hand in guns as part of new National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief’s plan to tackle Bermuda’s gang problem.
Mr Perinchief will also put gang legislation back on the Cabinet table this week, despite p...
DATE: Apr 11, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Gang members need to be banned from all the Island’s bars and clubs before they scare away customers.
Bar bosses on Front Street are calling for tough new laws to be introduced to stop known troublemakers ruining Bermuda’s nightlife.
It comes after B...
DATE: Apr 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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Gun victim Randy Robinson has been highly spoken of by his former coach at Canada’s Cape Breton University.
A keen footballer, Mr Robinson is mourned by his coach and former team mates on the Capers men’s soccer team, where he played for one season i...
DATE: Apr 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A preacher met the Premier on Sunday to discuss the spate of gangland shootings terrorising the Island.
Scott Smith has prayed with many of the families afflicted by the outbreak of violence that’s claimed 14 lives since 2009.
They include the relati...
DATE: Apr 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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