Five online news organisations pay damages to Judge Malcolm Simmons over false allegations
In 2017 it was alleged in online media stories that Judge Malcolm Simmons was not qualified to perform the function of judge, he had lied in his CV, that his…
EU judges breach Article 6 of the ECHR
In June 2018, in the case of Isni Thaci, Zeqir Demaku, Fadil Demaku, Nexhat Demaku and Jahir Demaku, the Constitutional Court of Kosovo found judges of the EU Rule of…
Judge Simmons and the Treatment of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Maldives Criminal Procedure Act Judge Malcolm Simmons explained that the Criminal Procedure Act places a ‘special duty of care’ on investigating authorities who perceive that the accused is a minor, or…
Judicial Discretion
Judicial discretion. “The discretion of a judge is said to be the law of tyrants; it is always unknown; it is different in different men; it is casual and depends…
Judge Malcolm Simmons Explains How a Judge Assesses Disputed Evidence
This is a simple but important question. Where to Begin? Judge Malcolm Simmons explained that the starting point is to determine what facts are agreed. Agreed facts form the basis…