Minister Persaud Slams $40,000 Bail in Leguan Domestic Violence Case

'A travesty' - Human Services Minister disappointed with court’s lenient bail for alleged abuser

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, has expressed condemnation over what she described as a “seemingly lenient” judicial response to a harrowing case of domestic violence that recently made headlines and ignited outrage across social media. Dr. Persaud’s rebuke comes in response to the release of Orwin Rankin, a speedboat captain accused of brutally beating his wife, Selena Sookram. Rankin was granted bail in the…

“This is a travesty!” – Minister accuses court of failing to protect domestic violence survivors custody of child

…outraged as accused gets $40,000 bail, weekend Human Services and Social Security Minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud has shared her disappointment with the legal system after a man who is accused of domestic violence was placed on $40,000 bail. The mother of three who was beaten (right), and the accused, 26-year-old Orwin Rankin Orwin Rankin, a 26-year-old speedboat captain, was arrested by police on Tuesday morning following allegations of abuse ag…

Minister Persaud slams $40,000 bail in Leguan domestic violence case

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud yesterday expressed deep concern over the handling of a domestic violence case in Leguan, where a man was granted $40,000 bail after allegedly beating his partner. The article Minister Persaud slams $40,000 bail in Leguan domestic violence case appeared first on Stabroek News.

'A travesty! Citizens not benefiting from laws enacted' - Min. Persaud disappointed in alleged abuser's $40k bail - INews Guyana

See full statement from Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud: I wish to record my disappointment and concern at the seemingly lenient approach adopted by courts as recent as today. The case involving Selena Sookram who has been the subject of constant violent bloody abuse at the hands of her partner, […] The post ‘A travesty! Citizens not benefiting from laws enacted’ – Min. Persaud disappointed in alleged abuser’s $…