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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.

SCJ Holdings Limited v Minister of Labour and Social Security and Lancelot Naraynsingh

Judicial review - Application for leave - Whether referral to Industrial Disputes Tribunal ultra vires - Whether Industrial Disputes existed - Whether waiver by conduct on part of interested party - Whether breach of Labour  Relations Code - Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act, Section 11A(1)(a) - Employment Termination and Redundancy Payments Act 1974 - The Civil Procedure Rules, 2002, Rule 56.3(1).

 

Bernard, Deanroy Ralston v The Public Services Commission, the Attorney General of Jamaica and the Jamaica Civil Service Association

Constitution - Power to Transfer Permanent Secretary - Legitimate Expectation-
Breach of Natural Justice – Damages – Injunction - Certiorari
Sections 1(2)(a), 1(2)(b), 93 and 126 of the Jamaica (Constitution), Order in Council
1962

Southern Trelawny Environmental Agency and Clifford Barrett v The Attorney General of Jamaica, Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners II and New Day Aluminum (Jamaica) Limited

Constitutional law – Standing to commence constitutional claim – Whether company has locus standi to commence a claim for constitutional redress under section 19(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms in its own right - Whether a company can claim environmental rights under the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms - Right to enjoy a healthy and productive environment free from the threat of injury or damage from environmental abuse and degradation of the ecological heritage - Right to protection from degrading treatment

Davidson, Damion v The Commissioner of Police

Judicial Review - Re-enlistment of police officer – Officer fails to respond to
notice of non-recommendation before period of enlistment expires – Officer
removed from Force – Officer not considered dismissed – Reinstatement not
Application re-enlistment – Legitimate expectations – Jamaica Constabulary
Force Act, Police Services Regulations, – Book of Rules for the Guidance and
General Direction of the Jamaica Constabulary Force

Demercado, Wayne v The Firearm Licensing Authority, The Review Board and the Minister of National Security

Judicial Review - Revocation of Firearm User’s Licence - Failure to conduct hearing by Review Board and Minister – Should the Review Board provide detailed reasons to further an appeal – Role of Review Board – Role of Minister - Decision of Minister made without reasons - Whether delay is breach of natural justice – Statutory Interpretation – Firearms Act, 1967, Firearms(Appeals to Minister) Regulations

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