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

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

Neil, George v The Attorney General of Jamaica, Office of the Utilities Regulation and Spectrum Management Authority

Constitution of Jamaica – Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
(Constitutional Amendment) Act- Sections 13(3)(e) and (h) – Whether the decisions
of the Office of Utilities Regulation and the Spectrum Management Authority
breached the Claimant’s right to freedom of association and right to equitable and
humane treatment.
Crown Proceedings Act- Sections 2 and 13(2)- Whether constitutional claims are
civil proceedings within the meaning of the Act - Attorney General being joined as
a Defendant

El Faisal, Sheikh Abdul v The Commissioner of Correctional Services, The Attorney General of Jamaica and the Director of Public Prosecutions

Extradition – Proceedings before Parish Court Judge – Whether Parish Court Judge has the power to order disclosure – Whether section 16(2) of the Constitution imports a requirement for disclosure into extradition hearings –Whether failure to provide original source data amounts to unfairness

Harvey, Sean v Board of Management of Moneague College, Ministry of Education Youth and Information and Attorney General of Jamaica

Constitutional law – Allegations of unequal and inhumane treatment – Whether teachers’ college a public authority – How to determine whether an entity is a public authority – Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Sections 13 (1), (2), (3) (h), 4

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