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Major ruling made at Manatt/Dudus Enquiry
Day five of the Manatt/Dudus Commission of Enquiry was highlighted by an initial major ruling handed down by Commission Chairman, Emil George Q.C.
On Monday's sitting was expected to hear details of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Jamaican government, the United States and United Kingdom Authorities surrounding the use of intelligence gathering.
However shortly after the start of Monday morning's sitting, Commissioner George ruled that testimony arising from the memoranda will not be made public.
“We have looked at the document and we have decided that we will share whatever is to be discussed about those documents in camera,” Mr. George said.
He argued that the contents of the document were too sensitive for public consumption.
Attorneys immediately raised objections to the ruling.
Following submissions, an adjournment was requested.
The Commission chairman later reversed the decision, ruling that the document should be used in evidence and be referred to in the cross examination of witnesses.
In addition, he ruled that the memoranda should be kept by the commissioners and should not be copied.
Major ruling made at Manatt/Dudus Enquiry
Day five of the Manatt/Dudus Commission of Enquiry was highlighted by an initial major ruling handed down by Commission Chairman, Emil George Q.C.
On Monday's sitting was expected to hear details of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Jamaican government, the United States and United Kingdom Authorities surrounding the use of intelligence gathering.
However shortly after the start of Monday morning's sitting, Commissioner George ruled that testimony arising from the memoranda will not be made public.
“We have looked at the document and we have decided that we will share whatever is to be discussed about those documents in camera,” Mr. George said.
He argued that the contents of the document were too sensitive for public consumption.
Attorneys immediately raised objections to the ruling.
Following submissions, an adjournment was requested.
The Commission chairman later reversed the decision, ruling that the document should be used in evidence and be referred to in the cross examination of witnesses.
In addition, he ruled that the memoranda should be kept by the commissioners and should not be copied.
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