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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
SU2020CV04966
Year
Neutral Citation
[2026] JMFC Full 04
Date of Delivery

 Constitutional law — Challenge to the environmental permit granted by the Minister
of Economic Growth and Job Creation — NRCA refuses environmental permit —
Forestry Department objects — Right to enjoy a healthy and productive
environment likely to be breached — Right to property — Oakes Test —
Comparative Law — International instruments — Decision of Minister and
Environmental Permit struck down as unconstitutional - Declarations — Injunction
The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment)
Act, 2011, sections 13(2), 13(3)(f)(ii), 13(3)(l)(ii), 13(3)(o),13(6) & 15

The Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, sections 9(5), (6), 10(1), 31, 32
& 35 - The Quarry Control Act, sections 8(1) & 9(1), (2) - The Town and Country Planning Act, sections 5 & 11 - Town & Country Planning (St. Ann Parish) Provisional Development Order —
Policies UC4, UC5, UC12 — “Undeveloped Coast”.