Attorney Says Client Will Sue GoB for Losses

Rodriguez shared that one of his clients has instructed him to sue the government for any losses he incurs back in Jamaica due to his detention in Belize. This could cover everything from lost wages or even his job, to any expenses he racks up as a result.

 

Norman Rodriguez, Attorney-at-Law

“There is an indication that these people in them to pursue any part of the due process  for remedies available to them. But we needed to do this application in order for them to have their day in court for the court to make it if they want the court makes that decision. In fact, in the application, in every civil application, which this is one for each of them, there is a part that says any other orders that the court being tricked, so the court can make certain orders against the state  once it agrees with the application that the immigration department acted improperly or wrongfully. There was a flurry of action by senior members of the immigration department during this time.  And I am saying there was no need for that. These were simple, simply, or simple applications for permission to visit the lease as visitors and tourists. There was no need for them to appear. So it says something to these individuals and they feel that they’re being targeted.  And for what reason? Nobody can say at this point.”