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Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Chin, Winston v Car-Cara Development, Can-Cara Environment Limited, the Minister of Transport Works and Housing and the Attorney General of Jamaica

Section 13 (3) (l) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act 2011 – Whether the right has been engaged – Breach of contract – Assessment of damages for breach of contract – Private nuisance – What is the remedy in damages for a claim in private nuisance.

Buchanan, Isat Aquaba v The Custos of Kingston Hon. Mr. Steadman Fuller, The Advisory Committee for the Custos of Kingston and the Minister of Justice the Hon. Mr. Delroy Chuck

Sections 5, 6, 9 and 13 of the Justices of the Peace Act − The significance of the taking of the Oath of Office as a Justice of the Peace – The effect of a material non- disclosure on a claim for Legitimate Expectation – Section 16 (2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms.

Johnson, Bronton v The Director of Public Prosecutions and the Attorney General of Jamaica

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – The Constitution of Jamaica – The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 13(2), 13(3)(a), 13(3)(p), 13(3)(j), 14, 16(5), 18, 19 and 49 – Whether sections 5, 8, 15, 20, 21, 23 and 25 of the DNA Evidence Act breach the Claimant’s fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under sections 13(3)(a), 13(3)(j), 14 and 16(5) of the Charter – Whether any breach of the Claimant’s fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Charter are demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society – Part 56, CPR.

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