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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
2011HCV07019
Year
Neutral Citation
[2012] JMFC FULL 4
Date of Delivery

Constitutional law - Fundamental rights and freedoms - Mutual legal assistance in criminal matters - Request of foreign state for taking of evidence from witnesses in Jamaica - Witnesses refusing to co-operate – Application of central authority for order for witnesses to give evidence on oath - Order granted – Whether order an abuse of process – Whether order breached constitutional rights of witnesses - Right to equitable and humane treatment – Right to be free from discrimination on political grounds - Right to fair hearing – Right to due process - The Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters) Act 1995, ss. 6; 9; 16; 20 (1); 20(2); 20(3); 21; 25 (2); 25 (3) - The Mutual Assistance (Criminal Matters) (Foreign States) Order, 2007; the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Amendment) Act, 2011, ss, 13 (3) (h); 13 (3) (h) (i) (ii); 16 (2); 16 (3); 19 (1); 19 (3)

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Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan for the Jamaican Judiciary 2024-2028