The Barbados government has accepted blame for the “forcible removal” of gun dealer Brent Thomas from his hotel room on the Caribbean island by its police force in 2022.
In a letter obtained by Newsday, the attorney for Barbados’ Attorney General Dale Marshall, SC, said the island’s government had accepted liability on his advice.
“I have advised my client that the State of Barbados should accept liability in respect of the claim for breach of section 18 of the Constitution of Barbados,” Roger Forde, KC, informed Thomas.
That section deals with the right to a fair hearing and protection of the law. Forde’s letter also said, “In the circumstances, kindly send me a claim on quantum together with authorities in support of the same. He also added, “I am of the view that many of the documents requested by you touch and concern liability which my client has agreed to accept.” Read More
Loutoo, J. (2024, April 7). Barbados to pay for Trini gun dealer’s arrest - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Newsday.co.tt. https://newsday.co.tt/2024/04/07/barbados-to-pay-for-trini-gun-dealers-arrest/
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