‘Disappointed’

ppointment that some people being brought before the court were not being granted their constitutional rights.

Magistrate Kim Butcher made her displeasure known when accused Nicholas Rohan Brathwaite, a resident of 2nd Avenue, Grazettes, St Michael, appeared before her in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court and complained he had not been granted a telephone call in the three days he was in police custody.

The 39-year-old security officer who said he had been detained since August 31, claimed that he had asked for a call but was not afforded any.

Brathwaite made the comments after being asked if he had someone to sign bail on his behalf, following his not guilty plea to unlawfully assaulting Makayla Pile on August 31.

“Who do I need to call from the police force to work out what is happening?” Magistrate Butcher asked.

“Are we not tired of matters being thrown out when they get to the High Court and damages being paid? I really am disappointed with this . . . . Today is the 2nd of September.”

A surety was then contacted from the court for the accused but was unable to make it.

The magistrate then granted Brathwaite personal bail in the sum of $3 000 until Saturday. He is to present himself with the surety to sign bail on his behalf.