Court allows inspection of police diaries in Hadeed case

High Court Justice Frank Seepersad has granted permission for attorneys representing businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve, to inspect police station diaries. This decision comes amid claims that a routine criminal investigation was suddenly converted into one operating under the Emergency Powers Regulations.

The Hadeeds' legal team sought access to the diaries as part of their defense, alleging a procedural shift that may have altered the nature of the investigation against them. The court's allowance for inspection suggests a willingness to examine the evidence and procedures employed by the police.

This development in the Hadeed case highlights potential irregularities in how investigations are conducted and the legal avenues available to challenge such procedures. The ability to inspect police records is crucial for ensuring transparency and fairness in the justice system.

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yesterday allowed attorneys representing businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife, Genevieve, to inspect police station diaries amid claims that an ordinary criminal investigation was abruptly transformed into one under the Emergency Powers Regulations.