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Attorney General speaks to UK House of Lords

Kim Wilkerson today gave evidence to the House of Lords Constitution Committee on the relationship between the UK and the BOTs. She spoke about constitutional reform, clashes with the UK government, passports, migration, and "staying alert" to what the USA is getting up to around the world. I&

Would the UK ever cut Bermuda loose?

The UK House of Lords is currently running some hearings into the UK's relationship with the British Overseas Territories (BOTs). Bermuda's Attorney General, Kim Wilkerson, is due to give evidence on the 11th February, and I will keep an eye on that. On Wednesday, they heard

New USA visa restrictions - lessons for Bermuda

It has been widely reported that the USA has frozen immigrant visa processing for nationals of various countries, including most Caricom nations. The claimed rationale is to target nationals who are at higher risk of claiming benefits in the USA, although this does not stop the inclusion on the list

Very informative Senate exchange on Constitutional reform

Further to my previous post on constitutional reform, there has been a very interesting exchange in the Senate, involving the Attorney General, Kim Wilkerson. This is the most revealing exchange that I am aware of so far on this topic, although I have not seen it reported anywhere. I have

Update on proposals for Constitutional reform

There is a further update from Government on the proposals to reform Belonger status in the Bermuda Constitution. Any such changes have to be made by the UK government. SPONSORED Subscribe as a full member to read the details of the update, and my unpacking of it...

'Bad character' and Bermuda Immigration

Whether applying for a work permit, residency, PRC, Bermudian status or naturalisation as a BOTC, there is a 'good character' requirement. So, what is it that makes somebody of good or bad character? Criminal convictions are the most common things to affect good character. In Bermuda, unlike many

Should non-Bermudians do jury duty?