Govt breaks ground on modern 19-court complex

GROUND was broken yesterday for a new 19-court judicial complex off Shirley Street, a project officials say will modernise the country’s court system and expand its capacity. The 342,000-square-foot facility will rise seven to eight storeys and include multiple hearing rooms, two appeal courts and a remand centre capable of holding up to 24 people. The development required the demolition of the abandoned Rodney E Bain building. Chief Justice Ian Winder said the current court campus is “ill-suited” to meet the country’s needs over the next 50 years. “We need a modern court facility outfitted with adequate technology and facilities to support the type of staff which are now required for the judiciary. Our physical plant has not kept pace with the growth of the bench, the increased size of the bar, the workload of the court and the security threats, which were not envisioned when these buildings were first commissioned,” he said. He noted that while the judiciary is structured to include 25 judges plus the chief justice, existing space constraints make that difficult to achieve. Attorney General Ryan Pinder said the new complex will address longstanding deficiencies, including the separation of inmates from judges and improved security. READ MORE CLICK HERE ! The post Govt breaks ground on modern 19-court complex first appeared on Bahamas National.

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