A temporary restraining order granted to the owners of Club 30 will prevent police from further interfering with the business’ operations.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Isaacs made the order during an application for a judicial review of the actions of police who closed the club on January 18, 2013, according to lawyer Trevor Lightbourn, of Hanna, Kellman and Associates.
Police said in a press release that the club was shut down for violating the Liquor License Act.
Lightbourn told The Nassau Guardian that police had targeted the club, which is located in the Independence Shopping Centre, for the past two years by visiting the premises and removing the business license.
Lightbourn said the judge granted leave for review of the decision to shut down the club, which they contend was an abuse of power.
According to Lightbourn, the club’s manager Christopher Ranger was arrested on January 18, two hours after an interview aired on NB12 television news of him discussing plans to take legal action against police for harassment.
Lightbourn said Ranger was released without charge 24 hours later.
The club remained closed since that incident. However, the judge’s injunction permits the business to reopen.
Lightbourn said that there were no complaints made against the business to the Licensing Authority, which has the power to revoke a club’s license after a hearing.
Lightbourn appeared with Troy Kellman at the ex parte application before Isaacs.
A temporary restraining order granted Friday to the owners of Club 30 will prevent police from further interfering with the business’ operations.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Isaacs made the order during an application for a judicial review of the actions of police who closed the club on January 18, according to lawyer Trevor Lightbourn, of Hanna, Kellman and Associates.
Police said in a press release that the club was shut down for violating the Liquor License Act.
Lightbourn told The Nassau Guardian that police had targeted the club, which is located in the Independence Shopping Centre, for the past two years by visiting the premises and removing the business license.
Lightbourn said the judge granted leave for review of the decision to shut down the club, which they contend was an abuse of power.
According to Lightbourn, the club’s manager Christopher Ranger was arrested on January 18, two hours after an interview aired on NB12 television news of him discussing plans to take legal action against police for harassment.
Lightbourn said Ranger was released without charge 24 hours later.
The club remained closed since that incident. However, the judge’s injunction permits the business to reopen.
Lightbourn said that there were no complaints made against the business to the Licensing Authority, which has the power to revoke a club’s license after a hearing.
Lightbourn appeared with Troy Kellman at the ex parte application before Isaacs.
By Artesia Davis
Guardian Senior Reporter