Ascension : Magistrates Court, Georgetown, Ascension Island
Submitted by The Islander (Nathan Prince) 28.07.2005 (Article Archived on 11.08.2005)

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates Court during July 2005.

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates Court during July 2005.

Case No 13/2005

04 July 2005

Samuel J Taylor of Travellers Hill was charged on two counts  – Count 1 Behaving in a disorderly manner and Count 2 – Taking a motor vehicle with the owners consent.  Mr Taylor pleaded guilty was found guilty and sentenced to -  Count 1  2 days imprisonment, Count 2  3 days imprisonment. Sentences to run currently.  Mr Taylor was also ordered to pay costs of £15.

Magistrates presiding – Mr Malcolm Moss JP Chairman and Mr Stedson Stroud JP.

Mr Taylor was represented by Mr N Hobson, Lay Advocate.

Case No 08/2005

20 July 2005

Simon A Lawley

Following an appeal to the Supreme Court, whereby the Appeal was allowed and the Compensation Order set aside, the matter was remitted back to the Magistrates Court to determine the issue of compensation in accordance with the guidance given in the Supreme Court Judgment dated 23 May 2005.

The Bench reviewed the evidence in accordance with the Supreme Court guidance and were satisfied that it was correct to award compensation for damages and total loss of earnings.  The Bench in applying the guidelines to the injuries suffered by the victim, calculated an amount in excess of £2,000.  The Magistrates Court powers in respect of compensation are limited to £2,000.  The decision of the Bench is that the compensation order stands at £2,000.

Magistrates presiding – Mrs Caroline Yon JP, Chairman, Mr Malcolm Moss JP and Mr Stedson Stroud JP.

Mr Lawley was represented by Mr Lawson Henry, Lay Advocate.

Case No 14/2005

20 July 2005

Jasper R George of US Base was charged on 2 Counts.  Count 1 – Driving without due care and attention and Count 2 – Driving whilst over the prescribed limit.

He pleaded guilty and was found guilty and fined Count 1 £30, Count 2  £100 and disqualified from obtaining or holding Class A driving licence for a period of 12 months.

Magistrates presiding – Mrs Caroline Yon JP, Chairman, Mr Stedson Stroud JP and Mr Malcolm Moss JP.

Mr George was represented by Mrs Georgina Benjamin, Lay Advocate.

Case No 15/2005

20 July 2005

Andrew C Eamonson of Travellers Hill was charged with failing to stop after an accident had occurred.

He pleaded guilty and was found guilty and fined £70 with Court costs of £15.

Magistrates presiding – Mrs Caroline Yon JP, Chairman, Mr Stedson Stroud JP and Mr Malcolm Moss JP.

Mr Eamonson was represented by Mr Lawson Henry, Lay Advocate.

Case No 16/2005

20 July 2005

Deborah B Stevens was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit.  She pleaded guilty and was found guilty and fined £120 with Court costs of £15.  She was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a drivers licence for a period of 12 months.

Magistrates presiding – Mrs Caroline Yon JP Chairman, Mr Malcolm Moss JP and Mr Stedson Stroud JP.

Miss Stevens was represented by Mr Lawson Henry, Lay Advocate.

Court Clerk

July 2005