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A civil court judge has called for strict timelines to be set for hearing all criminal matters as she awarded a murder accused $95 000 for the 14-year delay in having his matter heard, and ruled that his case should be dismissed.Madam Justice Cicely Chase Q.C. ruled on Tuesday that Larry Patrick Agard’s right to a trial within a reasonable time had been infringed and, as such, awarded him $85 000 in damages as compensation along with $10 000 for vindicatory breach.Her decision was based on the fact that while Agard was charged for the June 8, 2006 murder of Marville John and was committed to...

Constitutional case continues in High Court Article by March 6, 2021 Accused persons will purposely and willfully cause delays to later complain that their rights were breached. This was among the submissions made today by counsel for the Attorney General, Acting Deputy Solicitor General (ADSG) Roger Barker as the constitutional motion brought against the AG by Larry Agard continued in the No. 7 High Court before Madam Justice Cicely Chase. Agard was charged in 2006 with the murder of Marville John. Counsel Larry Smith represents Agard who claims pursuant to Section 18 (1)...