Bar associations joins calls for independence of Parliament

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Bar Association President Kahlil Parker today called for full enactment of the Freedom of Information Act, as well as legislation that will ensure the independence of the judiciary and Parliament, insisting the judiciary cannot rely on governments not to “abuse their borrowed powers”. During the Opening of the Legal Year, Parker […]

Bahamas Bar Association commends move to publicly advertise vacant judicial posts

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Bar Association President Kahlil Parker today commended the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) for publicly advertising vacant judicial posts. In a statement, Parker said the move “ought to inform” the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) regarding the appointment of justices of appeal. “The Bahamas Bar Association welcomes and applauds […]