The controversial extradition of a Trinidadian, which has made headlines, is heading to the law courts.
Attorneys for Brent Thomas are preparing for legal action against the Barbados Police Service and the Attorney General.
Junior Counsel, Devesh Maharaj, confirmed the development to CBC News in a telephone interview from Trinidad this evening.
He said they have contacted a Barbadian attorney, but declined to reveal the individual’s identity until certain matters have been finalised.
According to Mr. Maharaj, those preliminary conversations included how they would proceed with the matter.
Currently, they are exploring bringing a constitutional law case.
Based on the discussions with local counsel, Mr. Maharaj believes that in short order they should, on behalf of Mr. Thomas, be taking the first step towards filing a legal motion.
His comment comes two days after Barbados’ Attorney General Dale Marshall in a Ministerial Statement, admitted that the actions of the Barbados Police fell somewhat short of the applicable legal norms.
Just yesterday, Trinidad’s Attorney General Reginald Armour, also delivering a Ministerial Statement, indicated that the return of Mr. Thomas from Barbados to Trinidad and Tobago was unlawful.
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