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11 Jun 2026

Public law [2026] UKPC 26

The Estate of Claudia Edwards Bethel v Attorney General of The Bahamas and another (The Bahamas)

The Board held that Mrs Bethel’s arrest and initial detention were unlawful and that Mr Bastian’s employers were vicariously liable for his detention and rapes.

False imprisonment
Arrest and detention
Reasonable suspicion
Immigration act section 9
Constitutional protection from arbitrary arrest or detention
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23 May 2012

Tort law [2012] UKPC 16

Chandrawtee Ramsingh (Appellant) v The Attorney General of Trinidad & Tobago (Respondent)

The Privy Council held that a lawful arrest and five-hour detention were justified while police awaited medical information about an alleged assault victim.

False imprisonment
Police powers
Arrest and detention
Damages
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The Estate of Claudia Edwards Bethel v Attorney General of The Bahamas and another (The Bahamas)

Chandrawtee Ramsingh (Appellant) v The Attorney General of Trinidad & Tobago (Respondent)