LIVE STREAM: Phillip Paulwell V Attorney General of Jamaica


Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgments and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

The Hon. Mr. Justice Bryan Sykes

Gordon, Berrington v Commissioner of Police

 

 Application for judicial review – Rehearing by decision maker of previous decision – Breach of duty of fairness – What fairness demands when there is a rehearing - Legitimate expectation – Whether damages can be awarded for unlawful administrative action.

Giguere, Martin v Government of the United States of America and Commissioner of Correctional Services

Extradition – proceedings before magistrate – Duty of magistrate – Test for committal – Whether magistrate obliged to conduct meaningful judicial proceedings – Need for proceedings to be conducted fairly – Whether arrest in good faith - Extradition – Delay in making request – Meaning of unjust or oppressive – Habeas corpus application – Review of order for committal – Role of the reviewing court – Whether to discharge from custody.

Walker, Danville v The Contractor General

Judicial review - Renewal of application - Test for leave to apply for judicial review  -  Delay in applying for judicial review  - Whether remedy would be granted even if application for leave to apply judicial review granted - Whether criminal process provides adequate means of redress - Whether applicant should be granted if criminal process provides adequate remedy - Contractor General Act - Sections 4, 15, 18, 29 of the Act - Parts 26, 56 and 73 of Civil Procedure Rules - Whether application in time - Whether court has power to extend time to renew application.

 

Smith, Sharon v Service, Vincent

Application for extension of time to apply under section 13(2) of The Property (Rights of Spouses) Act - Factors to be taken into account.

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028