http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/-t1.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:42:02 GMT 10 http://www.bahamascrisiscentre.org/NEWLOGO2 copy.jpg http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/-t1.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/and-the-discussion-continues-sporadically-t81.htm admin Although the immediate public furore has died down sporadic letters appear like this one in the Guardian of October, The writer expresses her support of the bill and shock at the gainsayers Baffled by views against marital rape ban Dear Editor, "Four minutes of pleasure can surely result with persons exhibiting feelings of guilt." As for that line, I adduce it solely for those husbands who thievishly pleasure themselves with their wives' bodies without her consent. ... Legal And Court Matters Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:42:02 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/and-the-discussion-continues-sporadically-t81.htm#117 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/and-the-discussion-continues-sporadically-t81.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/barrington-brennan-s-article-rape-is-not-sex-t80.htm admin Pastor Brennan weighs in on the issue of marital rape pointing out that rape is indeed an act of violence and that marital rape happens in this country. He speaks as a Seventh Day Adventist preacher, a marriage counselor and a great ally of the Crisis CentreRape is not sex I just want to remind everyone that rape is not sex. Rape is violence and violence is a crime. Why is that so difficult to understand? Rape is forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. It is a misuse of power and control. ... Legal And Court Matters Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:32:28 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/barrington-brennan-s-article-rape-is-not-sex-t80.htm#116 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/barrington-brennan-s-article-rape-is-not-sex-t80.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/anglican-church-supports-the-marital-rape-amendment-act-t79.htm admin The Anglican church has now publicly supported the Marital Rape amendment bill. the press release was carried by both the Guardian and tribune in late October. It appears that the Christian Council does not have the broad based support of the religious leaders in this matter. Interestingly, Father Boyd gives some thoughts on his attitude to capital punishment in this article Anglican Bishop supports proposed marital rape law By SHAVAUGHN MOSS ~ Lifestyles Editor ~ shavaughn@nasguard.com: The ... Legal And Court Matters Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:25:00 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/anglican-church-supports-the-marital-rape-amendment-act-t79.htm#115 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/anglican-church-supports-the-marital-rape-amendment-act-t79.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/update-on-case-invoilving-father-ranfurly-brown-t73.htm admin The case continues to grind through the court system The latest appeared in The Guardian of 2nd October Archdeacon Ranfurly Brown will learn later this month whether he has to present a defense to charges that he physically assaulted a teenage girl at a church picnic. Brown, the rector of St Agnes Anglican Church, is accused of choking and slapping the 14-year-old girl at the church gathering that was held at Nirvana Beach on October 13, 2008. Magistrate Ancella Evans-Williams ... Legal And Court Matters Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:18:20 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/update-on-case-invoilving-father-ranfurly-brown-t73.htm#108 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/update-on-case-invoilving-father-ranfurly-brown-t73.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/letters-to-the-media-supporting-the-amendment-surface-t71.htm admin Although the discussion continues there appears to be a subtle swinging towards those supporting the amendment. These follow on the public supporting of the bill by the Catholic, Methodist and Seventh Day Adventist religious communities and press releases from the Crisis Centre explaining the proposed amendment. The link below to a letter which appeared in the Tribune of 29th September and also the Punch of 28th Sep Tribune 29th Sep (second letter in Column) http://assets.mediaspanonline.com/prod/3297230/09292009_A04_Main_tri.pdf Second ... Legal And Court Matters Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:12:10 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/letters-to-the-media-supporting-the-amendment-surface-t71.htm#106 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/letters-to-the-media-supporting-the-amendment-surface-t71.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/bahamas-crisis-centre-clarifies-proposed-amendment-ref-marital-rape-bill-t69.htm admin As Dr Patterson points out the amendment to the act merely levels the playing field and gives married persons who are raped the same rights in law as their separated or divorced counterparts. The article appeared in The Guardian of 28th September By THEA RUTHERFORD ~ Guardian National Correspondent ~ thea@nasguard.com: The Bahamas Crisis Center released a statement on Friday clarifying the proposed amendment to the 1991 Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act to ban rape within ... Legal And Court Matters Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:53:30 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/bahamas-crisis-centre-clarifies-proposed-amendment-ref-marital-rape-bill-t69.htm#103 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/bahamas-crisis-centre-clarifies-proposed-amendment-ref-marital-rape-bill-t69.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/official-statement-from-the-christian-council-on-the-amendment-to-the-marital-rape-bill-t67.htm admin Links below to the press release covered in the Tribune of September 4th appearing on pages 1 and 6 http://assets.mediaspanonline.com/prod/3155502/09042009_A01_Main_tri.pdf (page 1) http://assets.mediaspanonline.com/prod/3155494/09042009_A06_Main_tri.pdf (page 6) It should be noted that the Bahamas Christian Council is not the voice of all religious denominations in the country and that the opinions expressed seem largely those of the President of this organisation. I hope ... Legal And Court Matters Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:46 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/official-statement-from-the-christian-council-on-the-amendment-to-the-marital-rape-bill-t67.htm#101 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/official-statement-from-the-christian-council-on-the-amendment-to-the-marital-rape-bill-t67.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/no-date-as-yet-for-reading-of-marital-rape-amendment-act-in-the-house-t66.htm admin Minister of State Loretta Butler Turner is reported in the Tribune of Thursday 24th Sep. Apparently discussion of the Bill has been postponed to allow further public education. Article below Published On:Thursday, September 24, 2009 By TANEKA THOMPSON Tribune Staff Reporter tthompson@tribunemedia.net MEMBERS of Parliament are not expected to debate a controversial amendment to the Sexual Offences Act which would outlaw marital rape until later this year. State Minister of Labour ... Legal And Court Matters Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:21:12 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/no-date-as-yet-for-reading-of-marital-rape-amendment-act-in-the-house-t66.htm#100 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/no-date-as-yet-for-reading-of-marital-rape-amendment-act-in-the-house-t66.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/seventh-day-adventist-comments-about-the-amendment-t65.htm admin An interesting article in The Guardian religion section on pages1 and 10 on the 20th August. it outlines some critical thinking about biblical passages and quotations and then comes out somewhat on the fence about the validity of the amendment. Links below to pages 1 and 10 where the article can be found in the lower section of both pages http://community.nassauguardian.net/pdfEdition_show_pdf.php?file=08202009_R01.pdf page 1 http://community.nassauguardian.net/pdfEdition_show_pdf.php?file=08202009_R10.pdf ... Legal And Court Matters Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:47:04 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/seventh-day-adventist-comments-about-the-amendment-t65.htm#99 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/seventh-day-adventist-comments-about-the-amendment-t65.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/amnesty-international-speaks-out-in-favour-of-the-marital-rape-amendment-t62.htm admin There appears to be increased international interest in the debate over this amendment. The Miami herald has covered some of the discussion. this article appeared in the Tribune of 19th August A POWERFUL human rights group has thrown its weight behind the government's plan to outlaw marital rape in the Bahamas. Amnesty International has vowed to back the proposed amendment of the Sexual Offences Act in order to protect the rights of every Bahamian woman. A spokesman for the group told ... Legal And Court Matters Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:18:21 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/amnesty-international-speaks-out-in-favour-of-the-marital-rape-amendment-t62.htm#96 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/amnesty-international-speaks-out-in-favour-of-the-marital-rape-amendment-t62.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/plp-get-involved-in-debate-on-marital-rape-amendment-t61.htm admin This issue is becoming increasingly polarised on gender, religion, nationality and now political affiliation. The article in The Nassau Guardian of 18th August outlines the attitude of the PLP to the proposed legislation as voiced by spokesperson Dr Bernard Nottage PLP seeks clarity on proposed marital rape ban By JUAN MCCARTNEY ~ Guardian Senior Reporter ~ juan@nasguard.com: While unequivocally stating that the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) condemns violence against women in ... Legal And Court Matters Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:21:38 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/plp-get-involved-in-debate-on-marital-rape-amendment-t61.htm#95 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/plp-get-involved-in-debate-on-marital-rape-amendment-t61.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/proposed-revisions-to-sexual-offences-act-t48.htm admin Please note that this important piece of legislation is likely to be taking a very long time to enact unless we make our voices heard. Please keep an ear to the ground and attend the public meetings and discussions that are proposed. The Crisis Centre has long advocated for these changes. Details of Minister Of State Loretta Butler-Turner's comments are reported below Bill to outlaw marital rape proposed By BRENT DEAN ~ NG Staff Reporter ~ brentldean@nasguard.com: The government ... Legal And Court Matters Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:25:04 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/proposed-revisions-to-sexual-offences-act-t48.htm#64 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/proposed-revisions-to-sexual-offences-act-t48.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/reverend-barrington-brennan-suports-the-introduction-of-amendment-legalising-marital-rape-t60.htm admin Article appears in the Tribune of 17th August 2009 alowe@tribunemedia.net A MARRIAGE and family therapist of 15 years says government must pass the marital rape law whether there is consensus for it or not. Barrington Brennen has been agitating for the "long overdue" law "for about 10 years", he told The Tribune yesterday. He said the debate that has followed in the wake of its proposal in parliament has, "unfortunately revealed a deep seated belief that women ... Legal And Court Matters Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:43:44 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/reverend-barrington-brennan-suports-the-introduction-of-amendment-legalising-marital-rape-t60.htm#89 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/reverend-barrington-brennan-suports-the-introduction-of-amendment-legalising-marital-rape-t60.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/senator-allyson-maynard-gibsons-thoughts-on-the-marital-rape-amendment-t58.htm admin this piece taken from Bahamas press gives the Senator's speech at the town meeting held at St. Agnes Church on Tuesday 11th August The other panellists were attorney Wayne Munroe and Pastor Cedric Moss Bahamas Press brings to our readers the full text of Mrs. Maynard-Gibson’s speech. Rape must be condemned and punished whenever and wherever it occurs. In the mid 1980s I joined Hon. Janet Bostwick in organizing “The March Against Rape”– then one of the largest marches ... Legal And Court Matters Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:51:30 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/senator-allyson-maynard-gibsons-thoughts-on-the-marital-rape-amendment-t58.htm#82 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/senator-allyson-maynard-gibsons-thoughts-on-the-marital-rape-amendment-t58.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/religious-leaders-in-grand-bahama-support-the-marital-rape-amendment-t56.htm admin Well two out of three of them quoted in an article in the Nassau Guardian of 11th August do. And very articulately too There is hope yet!! GB ministers speak out on proposed marital rape law By LISA S. KING ~ FN Asst. Editor ~ lisa@nasguard.com: Three prominent Grand Bahama ministers agreed yesterday that while marital rape is not considered in a 'Christian marriage,' a law demanding that individuals be made accountable for this daunting social ill is necessary. In an ... Legal And Court Matters Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:32:06 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/religious-leaders-in-grand-bahama-support-the-marital-rape-amendment-t56.htm#80 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/religious-leaders-in-grand-bahama-support-the-marital-rape-amendment-t56.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/child-protection-orders-bill-on-hold-t54.htm admin the Nassau Guardian has in its edition of 10th August 2009 reasons why this piece of legislation has not yet been enacted. the reasons cited ar e that infrastucture and new appointments have to be approved and in place before it can be passed. interesting a sMinisterial budgets have been slashed and there is apparently a freeze on hiring in Government. it may be this bill will die the death quietly links below to pages 4 and 11 of the Guardian on line (articles at bottom of pages) page ... Legal And Court Matters Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:41:33 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/child-protection-orders-bill-on-hold-t54.htm#78 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/child-protection-orders-bill-on-hold-t54.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/sideburns-cartoons-says-a-lot-about-marital-rape-amendment-t51.htm admin Check out the link to The Nassau Guardian of Friday 7th August Sideburns cartoon is at the bottom of the page. It says a lot http://community.nassauguardian.net/pdfEdition_show_pdf.php?file=08072009_A06.pdf And another appearing in The Guardian of 20th August, again at the bottom of the page http://community.nassauguardian.net/pdfEdition_show_pdf.php?file=08202009_A06.pdf Legal And Court Matters Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:12:44 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/sideburns-cartoons-says-a-lot-about-marital-rape-amendment-t51.htm#74 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/sideburns-cartoons-says-a-lot-about-marital-rape-amendment-t51.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/christian-council-wants-3o-days-to-review-sex-bill-t50.htm admin So the Christian Council President weighs in on this matter as reported in The Bahama Journal of Wednesday 5th August. Faithfully typed by your administrator as this article does not appear on line. The Bahamas Christian Council says while it generally agrees with the proposed amendment to the Sexual Offences Act and believes that Advocates are moving in the right direction to protect women's rights, more time needs to be spent crafting the law to ensure that rights are upheld and ... Legal And Court Matters Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:38:17 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/christian-council-wants-3o-days-to-review-sex-bill-t50.htm#72 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/christian-council-wants-3o-days-to-review-sex-bill-t50.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/man-acquitted-of-rape-charge-faces-three-others-t49.htm admin Yet another apparent travesty of justice. once again the Crisis Centre have complained about the inordinate amount of time it takes to hear these charges of sexual assaults of minors. It is unclear whether the victim in this case was 16 at the time or is 16 now.Regardless it has taken three years for the case to reach trial. Three years in which the child is going to the jury to appear more adult and less vulnerable. Three years in which the police investigation was so sloppy even the judge commented ... Legal And Court Matters Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:38:25 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/man-acquitted-of-rape-charge-faces-three-others-t49.htm#65 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/man-acquitted-of-rape-charge-faces-three-others-t49.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/man-denied-bail-on-second-rape-charge-t43.htm admin Just another case which begs the question Why do our courts not deal quickly with those charged with serious sexual offenses? The alleged perpetrator in this present case who is charged with forcible detention and rape of a girl some 30 years his junior was previously arrested and charged with the kidnap and rape of a 14 year old girl. In the first case he was charged with abducting the child, had tied her to a tree in the Pine Barrens and allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulted her. And for ... Legal And Court Matters Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:44:33 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/man-denied-bail-on-second-rape-charge-t43.htm#55 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/man-denied-bail-on-second-rape-charge-t43.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/stevie-s-sentenced-for-rape-of-a-minor-t33.htm admin Surely someone else is incensed by this apparent travesty? COMMENTS PLEASE 'Stevie S' gets one year in jail By LEDEDRA MARCHE ~ Senior FN Reporter ~ lededra@nasguard.com: The Office of the Attorney-General intends to appeal the one-year custodial sentence handed down yesterday to Bahamian entertainer Lemuel "Stevie S" Stephen Smith, who admitted to having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. That appeal is expected to be lodged today and the Court of Appeal will ... Legal And Court Matters Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:03:02 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/stevie-s-sentenced-for-rape-of-a-minor-t33.htm#38 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/stevie-s-sentenced-for-rape-of-a-minor-t33.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/bahamian-jet-ski-operators-and-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-t39.htm admin Interesting response from the Honourable Minister of National Security reported in the last paragraph Whoever heard of such serious allegations being put in the hands of a PR firm for resolution before? Govt to look at more jet ski regulation By JASMIN BONIMY ~ Guardian Staff Reporter ~ jasmin@nasguard.com: Amid claims of rape and ongoing safety concerns in the water sports industry, Minster of the Environment Earl Deveaux said the Ingraham administration plans to take a closer ... Legal And Court Matters Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:28:51 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/bahamian-jet-ski-operators-and-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-t39.htm#49 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/bahamian-jet-ski-operators-and-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-t39.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/the-sweethearting-fallout-t38.htm admin Just one of many cases from the Magistrates Court Just a thought when i read this sad little snippet What's love got to do with it? Customs officer denies assault of love rival A customs officer denied trying to run over a love rival with her car during a court appearance yesterday. Simone Daley, 36, of Sandilands Village Road, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Constable 2039 Sharon Mackey on June 24 at the Princess Preschool on Blue Hill Road. Daley is also accused ... Legal And Court Matters Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:28:37 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/the-sweethearting-fallout-t38.htm#48 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/the-sweethearting-fallout-t38.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/anglican-priest-charged-with-assault-on-a-minor-and-acquitted-on-a-technicality-t36.htm admin This may be another interesting case to follow Maybe it will even promote some discussion, Please!!!!! I.Ranfurly Brown's accuser testifies By ARTESIA DAVIS ~ Guardian Senior Reporter ~ artesia@nasguard.com: Anglican priest I. Ranfurly Brown allegedly pushed, slapped and choked a teenage girl while at a church-sponsored picnic at Nirvana Beach, his accuser claimed during testimony in the magistrates court yesterday. Brown, the rector of St. Agnes Church who was in ... Legal And Court Matters Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:12:47 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/anglican-priest-charged-with-assault-on-a-minor-and-acquitted-on-a-technicality-t36.htm#42 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/anglican-priest-charged-with-assault-on-a-minor-and-acquitted-on-a-technicality-t36.htm http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/common-occurences-t30.htm admin Woman drops rape complaint A man charged with rape was released from custody after his accuser said she no longer had an interest in prosecuting the matter. Edward Taylor, 39, who is otherwise known as "Sin", was accused of raping the 35-year-old woman on April 24. But the woman withdrew the complaint yesterday when Taylor made his initial appearance before Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis. Taylor, of Mastic Point, Andros, was recently acquitted of the murder of Eric McGreggor ... Legal And Court Matters Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:09:39 GMT http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/common-occurences-t30.htm#35 http://bahamascrisiscentre.forumotion.com/legal-and-court-matters-f27/common-occurences-t30.htm