Antiguan Vampire
On the 10th July, after having read over the appeal case and handing it back to the Attorney, I was introduced to two other interns as we prepared to go to court. One of the interns was writing a case summary about an insane (though not medically diagnosed) murderer, going around Antigua and killing ‘vagrants’, before sucking their blood, apparently
Landmarks in the Law
Denning in Landmarks in the Law presents a compelling compilation of cases that have defined the legal system as it is today. His structural style of short paragraphs, all with their own headings, provides an easy-to-read guide of some of history’s most riveting cases, compared to a more descriptive prose style. Whilst I have undergone 1 year of my legal
Series case
Throughout the 12th July, I witnessed an array of cases, ranging from procedural hearings regarding parole, to shocking and disturbing cases concerned with heinous crimes such as incest. Promptly at 9am, everyone stood for the judge, only to be met with several adjournments due to the defence attorney not being present. Once he had arrived, the first case was heard.
First Day at Antiguan Ministry of Legal Affairs
On the 9th July I began my 3-week internship at the Antiguan Ministry of Legal Affairs. Working under the DPP’s office, with the intention of attending court and completing legal research when tasked to do so, I thoroughly anticipated the next few weeks ahead. The day prior, I met with the Attorney-General, Sir Steadroy ‘Cutie’ Benjamin to discuss my current
