Higgs v Minister of National Security

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Type: Case

Citation: [2000] 2 AC 228, PC

Summary: Pre-trial and post trial delay — International body not determining applicants’ petitions within time limit allowed by Bahamian Government — Harsh prison conditions — Warrants for execution read — Since less than 5 years between convictions and reading of warrants, and no nexus between the pre-trial delay or prison conditions and applicants’ death sentences, execution would not constitute inhuman treatment or punishment contrary to their constitutional rights — Execution of applicants before international’s body’s decision not contrary to due process and no infringement of their right to life

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Court: PC

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Date 2000