The Court of Appeal today granted leave to the government to appeal to the Privy Council a landmark citizenship ruling affirmed by the court.
“On the issue of the say, we are going to adjourn the completion of that matter…” Court of Appeal President Sir Michael Barnett said.
The Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling by Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder that every person born in The Bahamas shall become a citizen of The Bahamas at their date of birth if either parent, irrespective of their marital status, is a citizen of The Bahamas.
Winder’s ruling allows children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men and foreign women in The Bahamas to be entitled to citizenship from birth.
Attorney Franklyn Williams, who appeared on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General, argued that the government is seeking a stay so that the status quo remains.
However, Wayne Munroe, QC, argued that the court made no order.
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