Topic: Richard Barton
Cayman’s Legal Services Act aims to ensure global oversight of attorneys
Cayman's new Legal Services Act will help ensure the legal profession keeps up with international standards to maintain its reputation.
Updates to Cayman’s legal system continue, professional body says
The re-elected president of Cayman's professional's body for lawyers has said he looked forward to the further modernisation of the country's legal system in his new term
Drugs jail sentence for wealthy Texan woman quashed in landmark ruling
A wealthy Texan actress and philanthropist convicted of possession of cannabis gummies has had her prison sentence quashed in a landmark ruling that will set a precedent in future cases in Summary Court.
Cannabis decriminalisation goes to Law Reform Commission
Prominent lawyers have welcomed news that the decriminalisation of ganja has gone to the Law Reform Commission after a referendum earlier this year backed the move.
Government encouraged to prioritise ganja decriminalisation
Ganja decriminalisation should be a top priority during the first 100 days of Cayman's new government, a prominent lawyer has said.
Top lawyers back jury duty for permanent residents
Cayman's jury pool should be widened by including long-term residents, alongside lifting a long list of other exemptions, say top lawyers.
Lack of lawyers clogs up mills of justice, says top judge
Cayman needs more lawyers to speed up the work of the criminal courts, the island's top judge has said.
Drugs sentencing bias debate prompts top lawyer to weigh in
A top lawyer has backed a probe into whether foreigners convicted of possession for drugs get off more lightly than Caymanians.
MP, barrister back top lawyer on changes to ganja laws
Chris Saunders, independent MP for Bodden Town West, said he agreed with the view that ganja amnesty bins should be set up at ports of entry.
Ganja gummies probe sparks plea from top lawyer
The seizure of cannabis-laced gummies by police and customs officials after two children ended up in hospital when they ate them has sparked a warning by a top Cayman lawyer.
Top legal figures weigh anonymity plea for alleged sex offenders
Legal heavyweights have examined a lawyer's plea to give defendants in sex assault cases the same right to anonymity as victims.
Backlog builds as immigration boards remain vacant
Clearing the growing backlog of applications for both permanent residency and Caymanian status has hit a major snag as for the last two months there has been no functioning board to review and process the forms.
Staffing board chair: “Urgent need” for reform of work permit process
In a comprehensive letter to government, Business Staffing Plan Board chairman Richard Barton said there is an "urgent need" for legislative reform to address the ongoing abuse of the work-permit application process that is increasingly detrimental to Caymanians.
Lawyers weigh in on dearth of Legal Aid attorneys
The relative paucity of criminal defense attorneys in Cayman who will accept Legal Aid cases may be due to a host of structural factors unique to the country’s legal landscape.
Court upholds four years for indecent assault
A man sentenced last year to four years imprisonment for indecent assault lost his appeal against that sentence on Friday.
Football coach sentenced for assaulting ref
A football coach who pleaded guilty to assaulting an assistant referee during a match was sentenced on Monday in Summary Court.
Number of criminal defense attorneys in Cayman increases
When two new attorneys join the ranks of 744 other attorneys, the net increase is less than three-tenths of 1 percent.
Trial date for senior immigration officer
A new trial date for senior immigration officer Jeannie Lewis has been set for Nov. 22. The defendant was charged following a pre-dawn raid at her residence on Aug. 25, 2016, when four other people were also arrested.
Assistant chief immigration officer faces drug, immigration charges
An assistant chief immigration officer charged with drug and immigration offenses was ordered to reappear in court next month.
