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Williams, George (By Next Friend Pamella Green) v The Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutional Law – Mentally disordered defendant charged with murder - Found
unfit to plead by jury – Detained for some 50 years at Governor General’s pleasure – Whether detention lawful – Periodic reviews not done for some 42 years – No legal assistance provided to claimant during detention - The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 13 (3)(a), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (o), (p), (r), 13(6), sections 14 (1)(a) 14(5) , 16(1), 16(2), 16(5),16(6)(c), & 16(10).

Ashley, Shaquille v Clerk of Court, Saint Catherine, Her Honour Ms. Alicia McIntosh, Judge of Parish Court (Saint Catherine), Jamaica Fire Brigage and Attorney General

Constitutional Law – Statutory Interpretation – Right to a Fair Trial – Right to Receive Records of Proceedings – Reasonable Time – Right to Due Process – Right to Equitable and Humane Treatment – Right to Presumption of Innocence – Right to Protection of Property – Right to Freedom of Movement – Right to Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest – Whether the police officers had reasonable suspicion – Right to Liberty and Security of the Person – Constitutionality of the Offensive Weapons (Prohibition) Act – Constitutionality of Regulation 41 of the Fire Brigade Regulations – Right to Make Representat

Creary, Richard v The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited

Defamation ─ Journalism ─ Allegation of corruption ─ Reynolds Privilege - Fair comment – Integrity commission misstates facts – Article published with same errors - Apology to claimant by Integrity commission after article published – No apology from Defendant – No comment sought from claimant before publication – Verification not sought - Report serious in tone and content - Damages

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