Tag: Bill of Rights

Concerned by threats to freedom of speech

Concerned by threats to freedom of speech

| 16/03/2018 | 29 Comments

We have seen in the recent past the actions and articulations of the Cayman Islands Government (and at times other legislators) in regards to freedom of expression, free speech and freedom of the press. For instance: the Cayman(ian) Compass ad-pull and public rebuke by legislators (on both sides); the speaker’s recent comments and warning/veiled threat […]

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Rights of people to protest publicly

Rights of people to protest publicly

| 22/06/2017 | 2 Comments

If government gives the OK to remove beach rock along Seven Mile Beach, can a group of citizens legally protest the decision and the operation? Auntie’s answer: I approached the Human Rights Commission (HRC) about your question, but they are only able to answer in general terms. The commission can point to what rights are […]

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The right to wear a burka in Cayman

The right to wear a burka in Cayman

| 18/07/2016 | 34 Comments

I am just wondering what Cayman’s policy is on Muslim women wearing burkas in public in Cayman. Also, do they have to remove them when coming through the airport security as they do in France? It was the strangest sight to see a woman with full face covering and long black robes at a local […]

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