The Magistrates’ Court has adjourned a case involving citizens charged after going to the beach, leaving the matter to be resolved in the coming months.
Defense attorney Sherfiel Bowen told George Wehner outside the courthouse Thursday that he filed an application to have the charges dismissed, arguing that the case was defective on 16 grounds. The court will hear oral arguments on the application on November 6, with the prosecution expected to respond by October 23.
“If my application prevails, and I’m very confident that it will, it will be the end of the matter,” Boeing said. If the bid fails, a trial is scheduled for December 15.
The attorney added that even if the case proceeds, it could provide a valuable public discussion. “Access to a beach is one of the fundamental rights of Antigua,” he said, suggesting that a trial might help clarify that right.
Opposition members were also present at the courthouse, declaring solidarity with the defendants and reaffirming his party’s position. “We have to continue to fight for access to our beaches,” he said, vowing to ensure that public entry remains protected and visible.
