Apr 18 - GSD Proposes Old Police Station As Central Hub For Tribunals
The GSD says it notes the invitation by the Government for expressions of interest in the former Central Police Station Building at Irish Town. The party says the former Central Police Station “is an iconic and beautiful building” and the GSD believes that there is a real opportunity to retain it in public ownership for the purposes of housing all tribunals. The GSD believes that with “sensitive and careful development” of this historic property, it could be used as a central hub for all tribunals such as the Industrial Tribunal , Rent Review Tribunal and Social Security Tribunal to name but a few.
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo is paying an official visit to Cadiz tomorrow. On arrival he will be met by the President of the Diputación de Cadiz, Doña Irene Garcia of the PSOE.
In a hearing held on Thursday 14 April 2016 in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Mr Anthony Dudley, has decided to make a preliminary reference to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg. This is the first time that a court in Gibraltar makes a preliminary reference to the European Court.
The Environmental Safety Group (ESG) has said that the RFA Mounts Bay, the Royal Navy vessel that is currently in Gibraltar for repairs, is leaving its engine on continuously thereby resulting in air-pollution in the area. The ESG says that, in addition, given the very high noise level of this engine, which is particularly noticeable at night, the situation is “extremely unpleasant and unsatisfactory for many residents in the vicinity.”
