The State has raised concerns about the resources required to monitor businessman Dominic Hadeed and his wife Genevieve while they remain under house arrest as their appeal is being considered. The Hadeeds were ordered released on house arrest yesterday by three appeal court judges but remained behind bars after a late-night stay request by attorneys representing the State.
During proceedings in the High Court today, the State argued that keeping the couple under house arrest would require significant resources to ensure compliance with the conditions imposed.
The State raised concerns about the possibility of a plot being continued and said authorities would need to ensure the Hadeeds did not have access to communication devices.
It also pointed to the couple’s waterfront residence, arguing that people could visit them or they could leave the property without the police being aware.
The State said six police officers would be required around the clock to monitor the couple, creating an additional demand on police resources.
The Hadeeds’ legal team maintained that the court had already ruled they were entitled to pursue their appeal while on unconditional release.
Their attorneys also challenged claims made by Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander regarding calls involving two individuals.
The defence said affidavits had been provided by the individuals referred to by Alexander, explaining their connection to the Hadeeds.
One affidavit reportedly confirmed that one individual was the security guard assigned to the Hadeeds, responsible for dropping off and picking up their children.
The other individual was identified as the head of a non-governmental organisation.
The panel of Appeal Court judges has since retired to deliberate on the matter.
