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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.

Willie Mitchell V the Attorney General of Jamaica

CIVIL PROCEDURE  Application for extension of time  Application does not include affidavit of merit with draft defence exhibited - Delay of nine years without good reason  Defendant filed no evidence of merit from which the court could evaluate the merits of the proposed amended defence - No material before court by which to determine whether proposed amended defence raised triable issues – Good reason not found on evidence - No special circumstances affecting file – Proposed amended defence filed separately – No material before the court upon which to evaluate merit Purported defence is

Ray Morgan V Clerk of Court, Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Court Et Al

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF 2,504 DAYS – FAILURE OF MACHINERY FOR TIMELY APPELLATE REVIEW – NO RECORD OF APPEAL PRODUCED - CLAIMANT SERVED SIX YEARS EIGHT MONTHS IN EXCESS OF SENTENCE AS A RESULT – DUE PROCESS RIGHTS BREACHED – PRIVY COUNCIL REMITS FOR REHEARING ON SENTENCE – TAPERED RATE – VINDICATORY DAMAGES AWARDED

Joseph Paul Williams V Commissioner of Police

JUDICIAL REVIEW  Refusal of Commissioner of Police to re-enlist Constable  Whether the Commissioner erred by considering Orderly Room convictions  Whether there was a failure to disclose adverse reports  Whether procedural fairness was denied by issuing a notice of refusal to re-enlist before the in-person hearing  Whether the Commissioner exceeded his jurisdiction by dismissing the claimant without an enquiry under Regulation 47 into alleged absence from duty

Sandra Graham V Carol Palmer & the Public Service Commission

JUDICIAL REVIEW  Role of the Governor General in removal of public officers under section 125 of the Constitution  Abolition of Post  Re-Organisation and Restructuring of Ministry to create new Ministry  Public Officer to be separated if not redeployed  Whether the Public Service Commission should afford a hearing before recommending separation to the Governor General

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