Dale Fitzpatrick
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick is a Canadian judge appointed to the Supreme Court of The Bahamas in January 2023. He has garnered attention for his emphasis on the urgent need to address delays in criminal proceedings, particularly in high-profile cases, and has expressed concerns that prolonged delays could severely impact the judicial system.
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Justice Dale Fitzpatrick sentenced the defendant for one count of incest.
Father sentenced to 15 years for incest with young daughter
Bahamas· 2026-02-05
Supreme Court Justice Dale Fitzpatrick directed acquittals for Perry Pickering and Lloyd Minnis.
DPP rejects ‘complacency’ claim in Woodside caseBahamas· 2025-12-18
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick dismissed the appeal of the officers and ruled that the charges would stand.
Two officers lose bid to have charges droppedBahamas· 2025-10-14
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick, who handed down the sentence, said sexual offences against children remain a serious problem in the country.
BCC condemns deacon jailed for sex attack on young girlBahamas· 2025-09-24
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick sentenced Franco Ferguson to 35 years in prison for murder.
Court-ordered haircut draws Rastas’ angerBahamas· 2025-09-02
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick ruled against Franco Ferguson's request to keep his dreadlocks.
Bahamian court rules convicted murderer’s dreadlocks can be cut | World News
Jamaica· 2025-09-02Justice Dale Fitzpatrick sentenced a man to 35 years in prison for murder.
Judge’s ‘strong message’ with 35 year sentenceBahamas· 2025-08-28
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick, a Canadian judge appointed to the Supreme Court, warned that prolonged delays were threatening to 'crush this system'.
Immigration ruling by retired judge overturnedBahamas· 2025-07-31
Supreme Court Justice Dale Fitzpatrick ordered Jarvin Green's release from custody.
Detained man denied medical treatment, says rights groupBahamas· 2025-07-28
Supreme Court Justice Dale Fitzpatrick ordered Jarvin Green's release from custody, ruling that his continued detention was unlawful.
Dragged through the street: Wheelchair user pulled along road after being freed from detentionBahamas· 2025-07-25
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick granted a habeas corpus application for Jarvon Green.
Judge orders release of Jamaican man detained in The Bahamas | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-24
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick presided over the trial of Antion Thompson.
‘Unlawful sex with teenage girl in exchange for favour’Bahamas· 2025-07-09
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick, a recently appointed Canadian judge, said prolonged delays in criminal proceedings could 'crush this system'.
Ingraham: Justice system flawed | The TribuneBahamas· 2025-04-01
Justice Dale Fitzpatrick warned that prolonged delays in criminal proceedings could crush the system.
Judge in corruption case: Delays could crush systemBahamas· 2025-03-31
