The en banc sitting of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica scheduled for Friday March 26, 2021 at 10:00am has been postponed until further notice.
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
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
Assessment of damages - Assault and battery – Damage to wrist and shoulder – Damage to Reputation - False imprisonment - Malicious prosecution – Information on reason for arrest - Proceedings terminated in favour of the claimant - Aggravated damages – Exemplary damages – Constitutional damages
Assault – Medical Negligence - Informed Consent - Information as to options for medical treatment - Hysterectomy – Liability of hospital - Amendment on Court’s initiative
Judicial review - Retrospectivity of the INDECOM Act - Legislative Interpretation - INDECOM Act - Official Secrets Act- Public Interest Immunity - INDECOM’s jurisdiction - Disclosure - Warrants and Notices issued under the INDECOM Act