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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.

Wint, Hope; Gayle, Samantha et al v Kingston & St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the Natural Resources Conservation Authority et al

Judicial Review – Whether the relevant authorities acted ultra vires - Statutory Interpretation – Legitimate Expectation – Town and Country Planning Act – Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act – 1966 Town and Country Planning (Kingston) Development Order – Town and Country Planning (Kingston and Saint Andrew and Pedro Cays) Provisional Development Order, 2017

Virgo, Dale and ZV v Board of Management of Kensington Primary School, Minister of Education, Attorney General of Jamaica and Office of the Childrens Advocate

Constitutional law –– Freedom of expression – Freedom of religion – Equality
before the law – Right of every child to such measures of protection as are required
by virtue of the status of being a minor as part of the family – Right of a child to
publicly funded tuition in a public educational institution at the pre-primary and
primary levels – Equitable and humane treatment – Respect for and protection of
private and family life and privacy of the Home – Freedom from discrimination –

McBean, Arleen v Gordon, Sheldon; Rowe, Patrae et al

Application for Interim Injunction – Factors to be considered in granting Interim Injunction- Constabulary Force Act – Jamaica Police Federation – Whether a final hearing of a dispute is unlikely to occur because the grant or refusal of an injunction would virtually bring the dispute to an end – Whether damages are an adequate remedy – American Cyanamid plus test – The effect of the absence of an undertaking in damages – Where would the greater risk of injustice lie.

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Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028