NCN Reports | Businessman Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed are contesting recent revisions to the Fugitive Offenders Act, claiming that the updated provisions conflict with the safeguards outlined in the Constitution of Guyana. Their legal team argues that these amendments undermine their rights, particularly regarding the ability to challenge the extradition process effectively and to seek a constitutional review.
During a hearing before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman, Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde emphasized that the revised law restricts the courts’ capacity to determine whether extradition proceedings meet constitutional standards. He highlighted that this limitation raises crucial legal questions that must be addressed.
In light of these concerns, the defense has requested that the constitutional matters be escalated to the High Court, which has the jurisdiction to adjudicate such issues. The defense team is continuing to present its arguments, while the prosecution is set to respond shortly.
Magistrate Latchman has indicated that she will announce her decision on whether the case should be referred to the High Court on Wednesday.
