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CONSTITUTION
The Corporation of Hamilton (Appellant) v Attorney General and another (Respondents) (Bermuda)
Case summary
Case ID
JCPC/2023/0020
Jurisdiction
Bermuda
Parties
Appellant(s)
The Corporation of Hamilton
Respondent(s)
(1) Attorney General, (2) The Govenor of Bermuda
Issue
Whether section 1 of the Constitution of Bermuda is independently and directly enforceable, and if so whether certain legislative measures contravened the Appellant's rights to protection of law and to protection from deprivation of property without compensation. In any event, whether those legislative measures contravened the rule of law and the separation of powers.
Facts
The Appellant, the Corporation of Hamilton, is a body that was established to administer the City of Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda. Certain legislative measures were introduced to convert the Appellant into an unelected "quango". The Appellant brought a claim seeking to challenge these measures, arguing that they were unconstitutional. The Supreme Court of Bermuda rejected the claim. The Appellant appealed and the Court of Appeal of Bermuda dismissed the appeal. The Appellant now appeals to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
Date of issue
20 February 2023
Appeal
Justices
Hearing dates
Full hearing
Start date
11 December 2024
End date
11 December 2024
Half hearing
Start date
12 December 2024
End date
12 December 2024
Watch hearings
11 December 2024 - Morning session
11 December 2024 - Afternoon session
12 December 2024 - Morning session
12 December 2024 - Afternoon session
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