IT  was reported in some sections of the media [see Kaieteur News, 11th October, 2012] that the Attorney-General’s Chambers ‘did not show up’ before the Chief Justice in habeas corpus proceedings initiated in favour of  Ricardo Rodrigues, before the Honourable Chief Justice.

It is regrettable that no comment was sought from the Attorney-General’s Chambers before the aforementioned, irresponsible statement was disseminated.  Please find hereunder, an accurate, factual presentation of what transpired in the proceedings.
On the 9th day of October, 2012, at 2:00 pm, the Attorney-General’s Chambers was served with the Motion for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, also dated the 9th day of October, 2012.  An Order Nisi (an interim order) issued by Honourable Chief Justice Ian Chang SC, was made returnable for 3:00pm the same day.  It commanded the Commissioner of Police to show cause why Rodrigues should not be released from custody.
Counsel from the Attorney-General’s Chambers attended court at the appointed time and entered an appearance on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.  The court deliberated on the motion before it and heard direct evidence from the Guyana Police Force in relation to the detention of Rodrigues.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the court adjourned the matter to the 10th day of October 2012 at 11:30am for further report.
Counsel for the Attorney-General’s Chambers again attended court at the appointed time, but learnt that Counsel for Rodrigues appeared earlier than scheduled, and withdrew the Motion since Rodrigues had been released on station bail, on condition that he report to the police.  Regrettably, counsel for Rodrigues did not see it fit to inform the Attorney-General’s Chambers of their earlier intervention.
The Attorney-General’s Chambers takes this opportunity to invite journalists to seek clarifications and/or comments on matters it is directly involved in, of course being cognisant of the rules regarding matters sub judice [pending matters under consideration by a court].