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A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

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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

Case Number: 
SU2021CV02326
Neutral Citation: 
[2025] JMFC Full 3
Date of Delivery: 
22.05.2025

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 Representations – Whether a hearing should be convened before there is a suspension with half pay – Whether constitutional damages should be awarded – The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 13(2), 13(3)(a), 13(3)(g), 13(3)(h), 13(3)(j), 13(3)(p), 13(3)(r), 15 (1), 16(1), 16(2) and 16(7) – Fire Brigade Regulation 41

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