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. Mrs. Justice Sonya Wint-Blair

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

Fox, Desmond v Fox, George and Clifton Fox

Property law - Land - Attorney transfers land out of the name of defendants while claim is sub judice - No disclosure of transfer to court or opposing counsel - No joinder of third parties to claim - No orders made against land in absence of owners of freehold - Supreme Court Act S. 2 & 48.

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

CVM Television Limited v The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica

Judicial Review – Application for leave – Television station holder of exclusive
broadcasting rights to English Premier League matches – Customer complaints to
Regulator that applicant advertised matches not broadcast online - Regulator
decided applicant engaged in misleading advertising as matches not broadcast as
advertised – Suitability of alternate remedies – Grounds and evidence relied on by
applicant must disclose arguable case – Failing test of arguability is a bar to grant
of discretionary relief

Island Jamaica Limited v The Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Judicial Review – Employment – Unjustifiable dismissal not challenged – Compensatory Award challenged for being Wednesbury unreasonable – Failure of IDT to consider all relevant factors – Parity with previous awards absent from findings and not considered – Award irrational.

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