UPP Members’ Trespassing Case Adjourned for 30 Days
The trespassing case against United Progressive Party members was adjourned for 30 days yesterday to allow the prosecution to complete disclosure files for the defence.
The court appearance involved UPP members charged following their June 9 protest at Cinnamint Hill Estate, where opposition members had travelled to various beaches across the country to highlight what they described as compliance issues with legal requirements for public beach access.
Alister Thomas, one of the charged UPP members, explained their legal position to Observer Media prior to the opening of the Magistrates’ Court. Thomas said the warrant he received contained accusations of unlawfully entering premises in Willikies, which was related to the June 9 protest.
Thomas defended the June protest as challenging blocked access to public beaches, describing it as an effort to ensure emergency vehicle access and proper public facilities. He said their protest was to challenge what they see as an attempt in motion, with different government agencies that are supposed to honour laws ensuring public access.
The legal team representing the UPP members includes MP Sherfield Bowen, Justin Simon and Kendrickson Kentish.
The case will resume in 30 days once the prosecution has completed the required disclosure documentation for the defence team.
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