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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.

Case Number
2018 HCV 03058
Year
Neutral Citation
[2022] JMSC Civ. 153
Date of Delivery

Judicial Review – Statutory interpretation – Illegality – Whether the authority acted illegally –Irrationality – Whether the authority acted irrationally – Whether illegality and irrationality are equated in law – Effluent(s) – Absence of meaning in the Act – Use of a dictionary meaning – Secondary dictionary meaning – Environmental permit – Environmental licences – Object and purpose of the statute – Relationship between primary and subsidiary legislation – Presumption of correctness in statute – Whether provisions are mandatory or discretionary – Whether regulations are ultra vires the primary legislation – Whether public consultation should be conducted – Environmental Impact Assessment – Application for leave to apply for judicial review– Subsequent grounds added after the leave to apply for judicial review was granted – Marine Outfall – Development Order – Appropriate costs order

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028