Episode 36
Guernsey: Dr Bridgman v Dr Brink (23 July 2021)
It was a busy week for Guernsey's Director of Public Health, Dr Nicola Brink, and not for the reasons you might expect. Her predecessor lodged a legal challenge against her, after being made to self-isolate on his arrival into Guernsey from New Zealand.
Bailiwick Podcasts · Bailiwick Radio
July 23, 202122m 58s
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Show Notes
It was a busy week for Guernsey's Director of Public Health, Dr Nicola Brink, and not for the reasons you might expect.
Her predecessor lodged a legal challenge against her, after being made to self-isolate on his arrival into Guernsey from New Zealand.
Dr Stephen Bridgman ultimately lost his case, despite claiming that the deprivation of his liberty was unlawful.
Bailiwick Express Editor, Aaron Carpenter, was there for the full court hearing and explains what happened, what we learned from this very important legal challenge, and what it means for the future of the island and the CCA...
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