Judgments

Criminal Appeal — Constitutional Appeal — Attempted rape charge — Right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time — Delay in criminal proceedings — Failure to transmit file for preparation of Information — Whether trial judge erred in finding a constitutional breach — Failure to assert constitutional right — Whether the State is responsible for the delay — Assessment of delay — Vindicatory and compensatory damages — Retention of passport — Appellate review of damages – Costs — Section 6(2) of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act — Article 20(1) of the Constitution of The Bahamas

Pending before Privy Council?: no

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