Category Archives: Legal

Judge goes public on adoption case accusations that led to investigation of social workers

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Simon Pipe

An investigation into social workers on St Helena was triggered when their own lawyer found damaging emails that had not been disclosed in a court case, it has emerged. But the background to the police inquiry has been revealed only AFTER … Continue reading →

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UK hospital agrees to operate on severely disabled Saint girl – but only after judge denounces three others that refused

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Simon Pipe

A Saint teenager with “catastrophic” disabilities is to be given a desperately-needed operation in the UK – but only after three National Health Service trusts REFUSED to treat her. St Helena’s chief justice, Judge Charles Ekins, said it was “shameful” … Continue reading →

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Judge praises Ken Baddon for ‘astute and helpful’ service

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Ken Baddon has been praised for maintaining the “highest traditions” of the legal profession during his long service as St Helena’s Attorney General. Chief Justice Charles Ekins paid tribute to him in his absence at the opening of the St … Continue reading →

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St Helena votes NO in chief councillor poll

Posted on March 25, 2013 by 7views

On Saturday 23 March 2013, a Poll was held on St Helena, on the question of a Chief Councillor, raised in the recent discussion paper ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’ To the Question: Should St Helena have a Chief Councillor who … Continue reading →

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Experts, expats and what England expects: a governor’s view, part 2

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Andrew Gurr, immediate past governor of St Helena, has been sharing his insights from his recent four-year stint behind the big desk in The Castle in Jamestown. See part one of his talk to the Friends of St Helena here. … Continue reading →

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The inside story on St Helena, by former governor Andrew Gurr

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Simon Pipe

While cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell was in Swindolena in May 2012, telling Saints about their island’s bright opportunities, Andrew Gurr was just 30 miles away in Oxford, sharing insights from his four years as governor (2007-2011). The two men were … Continue reading →

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Campaign starts as smoking age rises to 18 (comment added)

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Simon Pipe

Teenage smokers on St Helena will find their habit becomes illegal in public places from September 2012 – with the risk of a £500 fine if they break the new rules. At the moment, young people can legally smoke from … Continue reading →

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