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Patterson, Richard v Becki Patterson

 In the Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica

Claim No. HCV -0811 of 2003

Between Richard Patterson

And Becki Patterson

Claimant

Defendant

Mrs. P. Benka-Coker instructed by Mrs. Debra E. McDonald

for the Applicant/Respondent Richard Patterson

Mr. Gordon Steer instructed by Chambers Bunny and Steer

for the Respondent /Applicant Becki Patterson

In Chambers

Heard:

The Police Federation and Watson, Merrick et al v The Commissioner of the Independent commission of Investigations and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutionality of legislation – Whether section 20 of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Act is unconstitutional – Effect of section 20 conferring on the Commissioner and investigative staff of INDECOM, in the exercise of their duty, like powers, authorities and privileges as are given by law to a constable – Whether INDECOM’s officers have the powers of arrest and charge – Whether INDECOM’s officers having such powers would undermine the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

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