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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.

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

Cunningham, Claudia v Commissioner of Police and The Attorney General of Jamaica

Declaratory Relief - Procedure for Dismissal from the Jamaica Constabulary Force
Who has the power to dismiss a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force -
Sections 90(1), 125, 130, 131 Jamaica (Constitution) Order in Council 1962 - Power
to delegate a constitutional power vested in the Governor General- Section 38
Police Service Regulations-Section 5 Jamaica Constabulary Force Act - Effect of
non- re-enlistment in the Jamaica Constabulary Force Act

 

S B W v V W

Custody, care and control - Joint custody - Parents must be able to communicate and co-operate in the upbringing of the child - Welfare of the child and what is in the best interest of the child is of paramount importance - Considering the wishes of the child - Joint obligation to maintain child- Spousal maintenance - Clean break- Lump sum payment

Yellow Media (Jamaica) Limited v The Industrial Disputes Tribunal and Wade, Ladianne

Application for Certiorari - Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act Sections
12(4)(C), 12(15)(c), 12(10) & 20 - Scope and Function of The Industrial Disputes
Tribunal - Function of the Court in reviewing awards of The Industrial Disputes
Tribunal. - Whether The Industrial Disputes Tribunal acted Outside of the scope of
its jurisdiction

Henriques, Orville v The Minister of National Security, The Attorney General of Jamaica and the Board of the Firearm Licensing Authority

Judicial review - Revocation of firearm user's licence by Firearm Licensing Authority - Revocation upheld by Minister - At what stage under the Firearm Act does a party have a right to be heard - Procedural impropriety - Illegality - Whether ther Minister is bound to accept the recommendation of the Tribunal.

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