Bus Rank-based casino denied CBD relocation
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
The casino management will have to retrace their steps to seek a new approach after the Court of Appeal recently squashed their win at the High Court.
They had sought to move to the CBD since 2013 and after numerous attempts to validate their relocation through the right channels that included approaching the gambling authority board and the relevant minister and being turned down, they then pursued the matter at the High Court.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...