LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for the Judges for the Michaelmas Term 2025


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.

The Hon. Miss Justice Jennifer Straw

Smith, Cynthia v Movac Protection Limited

Rule 13.3 of the CPR as amended [2006] - Application to set aside judgment in default - Failure to file defence in time - Delay in making application - Realistic Prospect of success

Henry, Brenton v Gallimore-Rose, Her Honour Mrs. D. and Attorney General of Jamaica

Administrative Law - Constitutional Relief - Judicial Review - Application for Certiorari - Assault and Battery - False Imprisonment - Resident Magistrate’s Court Procedure - Committal for Non-payment - Liability of a Resident Magistrate - Jurisdiction of the Resident Magistrate - Natural Justice - Costs - Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act - Maintenance Act - Judicature (Resident Magistrates) Act - Justices of the Peace Jurisdiction Act - Bail Act

Cigars, Barrington (Jamaica) Limited v The Minister of Finance and Planning and the Commissioner of Customs

Application-Constitutional Redress-General Consumption Tax Act - Provisional Collection of Tax Act - General Consumption Tax (Validation and indemnity) Act -Special Consumption Tax-Whether Provisional Orders imposing Special Consumption Tax on unmanufactured tobacco pursuant to Provisional Collection of Tax Act invalid - Whether Minister acted Ultra Vires and improperly in amending General Consumption Tax Act Schedules-Whether imposition of tax breaches Claimant’s Constitutional rights under Section 15 of Constitution

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Covid-19

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028