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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

Vision 

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

Mission

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

Case Number
SU2022CV02450
Year
Neutral Citation
[2023] JMSC Civ. 196
Date of Delivery

JUDICIAL REVIEW – Denial of application for Firearm User’s Licence – Whether administrative delay was unreasonable and/or irrational and amounted to procedural unfairness – Whether Claimant’s right to be heard was breached contrary to principles of natural justice – Whether certiorari and mandamus should be granted – Whether the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act, 2022 applies retrospectively – Firearms Act, sections 37 and 37A – Interpretation Act, section 25(2)(c) and (e) – Part 56, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).