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LIVE STREAM: A Conversation with the Judiciary of Jamaica || February 26, 2026 - 9:00am 

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.

Reid, Ruel and Fritz Pinnock et al v Hogarth, Jewell (The Clerk of the Courts), Her Hoh. Sanchia Burrell and Finacial Investigations Division

Judicial Review - Renewed application for leave to apply for judicial review – Parish Court Judge – Ruling that Order for Indictment properly made – Whether appeal an alternate remedy – Whether ruling intra vires – Whether application has real prospect of
success - Award of costs.

Board of Directors of the Mico University College v Minister of Labour and Social Security and Alexander Okuonghae

Judicial Review – Section 2 of the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act – What is an Industrial Dispute under the Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act – Whether the Minister acted Ultra Vires in referring the matter to the Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Freedom Come Ministries International Limited v The Attorney General of Jamaica

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – The Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council, 1962, section 48 and 49 – Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 17(1) and 20 – Whether section 26(2) of the Disaster Risk Management Act breaches the Claimant’s right to freedom of religion guaranteed by section 17(1) of the Charter – Whether breach of the right to freedom of religion by section 17(1) of the Charter is demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society – Whether Regulations under section 26(2) of the Disaster Risk Management Act must comply with section

Jamaica Redevelopment Foundation Inc. v The Attorney General of Jamaica and Industrial Disputes Tribunal

Constitutional Law – Separation of Powers – Right to due process – Whether
breach of the right to a fair hearing – Whether as presently constituted the
Industrial Disputes Tribunal is an independent and impartial authority
Constitution of Jamaica (Order in Council), 1962, sections 7(2), 8(2) - Charter of
Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, section 16(2) - Labour Relations and Industrial
Disputes Act, sections 7(2) and 8 (2)(c), Second Schedule, sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7.

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