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Isle of Man Jury Reform Gains Momentum as Survey Reveals Strong Public Support for Modernizing Eligibility Criteria

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Douglas, Isle of Man — A recent survey has revealed significant public backing for proposed changes to jury eligibility on the Isle of Man. The feedback was collected through a consultation on the Jury Act 1980, as a Tynwald select committee advocated for modernizing outdated criteria. The survey attracted 223 participants, with about 70% favoring a case-by-case exemption system similar to that in England and Wales over the existing blanket exemptions. The Cabinet Office noted that the findings would guide potential revisions to the jury selection process, pending the approval of the Council of Ministers … Read more

Isle of Palms Officials Face $1 Million Lawsuit for Negligence in 2023 ‘Senior Skip Day’ Shooting Incident

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — In a legal move stemming from a violent incident during a “Senior Skip Day” gathering earlier this year, two individuals have initiated a lawsuit against the Isle of Palms Police Department and the city for what they claim is a failure to provide adequate protection. Teqyah Campbell, along with Lamona Armstrong who is acting on behalf of her minor ward identified only as R.C. in court documents, filed the lawsuit claiming both parties suffered serious, lasting injuries from the event. Campbell, who was a minor at the time of the … Read more

Isle of Man Sees Surge in Sexual Offence Reports Following Legal Reforms; Positive Prosecutions Increase

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Isle of Man, British Isles – Since the introduction of the Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act in 2021, which refreshed outdated legal frameworks and introduced crimes such as revenge pornography and upskirting, the Isle of Man has seen a noticeable increase in reported sexual offences. The updated legislation aims to provide a more contemporary and effective legal approach to handling these serious issues. During a recent session before the Tynwald’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee, Director of Prosecutions, Chrissie Hunt, highlighted the challenges and achievements that her office has faced following these … Read more

Mother Injured in Isle of Palms Shooting Sues City and Police, Citing Negligence and Lack of Control at Beach Event

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — Legal action has been taken by a victim of a mass shooting that occurred on a packed beach during a “Senior Skip Day” event earlier this year. The lawsuit, initiated on January 10, targets both the city of Isle of Palms and its police department, accusing them of negligence in their duty to manage and secure the beach event which they had previous knowledge of. On April 7, 2023, an unplanned violent incident shook the local community when 18-year-old Davion Bobby Del’Shawn Singleton allegedly opened fire among the gathering, injuring … Read more