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Defense Challenges Dual Trials in Barima Case | Guyana News
Three Transport and Harbours employees facing 72 murder charges over the MV Barima disaster are challenging the government’s move to hold a criminal trial alongside a Commission of Inquiry, arguing it violates constitutional rights and undermines maritime legal procedures. Defense attorney Dexter Todd, also a parliamentarian, contends the dual proceedings are premature and legally unsound, warning that testimony from the inquiry could unfairly taint the criminal case. The team insists the incident must first be addressed under maritime law, and demands clear terms of reference and guarantees…
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