Barbados exploring judge alone trials

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Barbados exploring judge alone trials

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 2, CMC – Barbados is exploring the possibility of implementing judge alone trials and is awaiting further dialogue on the issue with members of the judiciary and the Bar Association, Attorney General and...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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