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I am happy to have served- Justice Redhead
“I am happy to have served. I hope I have made a difference. Good bye,” said Justice Redhead.
During his closing address, he commended the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the evident significant changes for the better over the past year since Mr Wayne Rajbansie arrived as the new director. Mr Rajbansie also alluded to that change when he said that since taking office here in the Virgin Islands the DPP has never sought an adjournment of a single matter as it was always in a ready mode to proceed.
The court was filled to capacity with jurors of the assizes, lawmen and women, court staff and members of media when Justice Redhead delivered a very humble speech for the most part. He took time to express his gratitude to the people of the Virgin Island who he said had expressed profound appreciation for the work he has done in reportedly reducing crime in the Territory and prosecuting those elements that violated the law.
“I do not read the blogs but sometimes it is brought to my attention. I read recently that there is an outpouring of support for me in the BVI.” This was authenticated by the loud rounds of applause and echoes of ‘yeas’ by those present. He continued, “I am humbled by those expressions. I wonder if those expressions are not a result because you think I am hard,” he said as someone in the audience belched out, “Most definitely.”
Justice Redhead noted that sentencing is the most difficult job because of the many factors that have to be taken into consideration. “I am of the uncompromising view that criminals should not be given a slap on the wrist because in my mind that would encourage those breaking the laws to continue with criminal activities.”
He also spoke very strongly about his passion to see women and young girls respected in any society. “I say here and now without any hope of retracting what I say, I am not in this jurisdiction anymore but so far as I am concerned women must be respected in society and anyone who is convicted of any sexual offences, wounding, robbery is a menace to society.” He noted that the young women of today are the mothers of tomorrow and if they are abused they cannot produce healthy, well balanced offspring.
“This to my mind would impact negatively on the next generation,” he stated. His position was endorsed by Mr Rajbansie, who noted that children are the most valuable resources of any society and much more must to done to protect them from the elements of society and also from themselves.
Justice Redhead commenced working in the Virgin Islands in 1994 at a time, he said, criminal activities were few and far apart but damned the day things changed for the worse. He noted that over the years there has been a significant increase in the amount of criminal activities and during his tenure as Justice he has positively influenced a stabilisation or reduction in the number of criminal activities.
He stressed that his principle in sentencing was to send a message to others who might have intentions of committing a crime to “don’t try it!”
Attorney at Law Michael Fay expressed his appreciation for the time Justice Redhead served the VI and so did Senior Crown Counsel Valston Graham and Principal Crown Counsel Tiffany Scatliffe. Graham described Justice Redhead as not harsh but rather a person who instituted appropriate sentences. He said Justice Redhead would also be remembered also for his efficient management style. He was a man to call a ‘spade a spade’ and was never afraid to speak his mind, Graham said.
Fifteen cases were assigned to the July assizes of which eight were completed. It is estimated that another fifteen cases will be assigned to the October assizes. This news agency was unable to confirm who will preside over the next assizes.
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74 Responses to “I am happy to have served- Justice Redhead”
Although you were stern and a great judge, you should have heard Mr. Penn's case. That was a real mistake as Penn allegedly fooled the court and you all the time.
Also, you did a good job but I differ when you say you are always right. Not even the Privy Council is always right. They are only right because they are final. Enjoy your retirement judge
being manipulative? This judge said some very unprofessional and subjective things which would prejudice a case. Any judge that says he's always right is arrogant and lacking humility.
He said he FEELS like he is alright he didn't say HE IS ALWAYS RIGHT. BIG DIFFERENCE I mean you sound passionate for an alleged pedophile? what? You grew up with him? Oh no you probably a sis or something who wants her SICK SICK bro out a road again? Mind he might be a little safer up BALO....then again maybe not LOL FOH!
do not let the door hit you readhead
Boy it look like them people spend all their money to PROTECT THEIR SICK SICK PERVERT LOOKING PEDOPHILE. we just hope the next justice don't have SYMPATHY for a MONSTER just because they share the same profession.
Shut your behind.
The man was given more than a year to seek a lawyer. He was given enough time. I am sorry Redhead didn't get to k*** him with time.
Really? You don't think the alleged 12 counts 12! of PEDOPHILE sexual acts committed on that minor aint enough to be taken behind the barn and "PUT DOWN"?
I'm going to throw out a hypothetical issue... that means make believe... what, what if the child, who is known for being somewhat a problem, lied about events? just putting it out there. Does this guy get his day in court with the best representation he can find? And why why, does he NOT have access to the previous trial transcript so his lawyer can study it?? This is not a fair trial- guilty or not--- you are a mass mob looking to lynch. Let the system (and an objective judge) do their job.
I remember the days when my parents, siblings and I could have left our house open and dont have to worry about been burgarlized. I also remember when the crime rate was low.
I am very uncomfortable about going our at night, vistiting a restaurant, supermarket, ATM Machine, going to the movies, and the list goes on because I don't want to be robbed.
The majority of the sentences that Redhead give were fair. My question is why would anyone in their right mind rob a police station????
Can we send away Morris and appoint Redhead to hear the police force? Just a suggestion, Mr. premier
here come the judge....here come the judge...." he may've done some good things and tried what he
could to reduce the increase of senseless violent crimes in the BVI - BUT....like others, he developed a
warped attitude against casual sex. Sex among a species that has sex for pleasure. And he could not see
the difference between mutual agreement in such private matters - and the times when it is assault. That
is when it is time to go. People have sex, have intimate interactions. THAT is not wrong. When you can't
tell the difference, either you have gone braindead, or should move to another planet that has no sex.