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Gun court proceedings begin

Developing storyDouglas Frederick Sworn In As Judge Of Barbados’ Newly Established Gun Court →

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October 13, 2026

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Gun court proceedings begin

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One of two promised gun courts got underway this morning in the No 2 Supreme Court.

It is presided over by newly elevated judge, Mr Justice Douglas Frederick, and the morning’s proceedings were witnessed by Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice, Michael Lashley, Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce and Deputy commissioner Adrian Broomes.

Principal State Counsel Rudolph Burnett is prosecuting.

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