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LIVE STREAM: A Conversation with the Judiciary of Jamaica || February 26, 2026 - 9:00am 

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.

Simpson, Keino (By Next Friend Simone May) v Newton South and Simone May

Negligence – Motor Vehicle Accident – Motor Car and Pedal Cyclist – Credibility of Parties – Contributory Negligence – Whether the then minor Claimant was contributory negligent – Assessment of Damages – General Damages – Future Medical Care – Special Damages – Counterclaim – Agency – Relationship between Principal Actor and Third-Parties – Road Traffic Act s. 51 

Roberts, Sheldon v The Attorney General of Jamaica, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education Youth & Information and Hugh Salmon (deceased) Eileen Biamby and Franklin Jackson

Whether claim is an abuse of process - Constitutional law - Section 16(2) of the Constitution - Right to Due Process - Public Service Regulations - Jamaica Library Board Administrative Rules Governing Disciplinary Procedure Affecting Permanent Officers and Employees – Withholding of salary on interdiction – Stay of Disciplinary Proceedings – Remedy for breach of constitutional rights.

Leon-Issa, Amoi v Detective Constable Julian Frazer, The Commissioner of Police, Her Honour Mrs. Sasha Marie Ashley and the Attorney General of Jamaica

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – The Constitution of Jamaica – The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, 2011, sections 13(2) and (3)(j)(iii), 16(2) & 19 – Whether section 21 of the Cybercrimes Act breaches the Claimant’s fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under section 13(3)(j)(iii) of the Charter – Whether any breach of the Claimant’s right to privacy guaranteed under section 13(3)(j)(ii) of the Charter are demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society – Whether breach of Claimant’s rights guaranteed under section 16(2) – Proportionality - Pr

Davis, Rickie and Dorma Davis v Wellesley Stokes, Kenroy Myers, Dalou Wong, Presclla Stokes and Riviera Insurance Agency Limited

Civil Practice & Procedure - Company Law – Section 213A of the Companies Act – Conduct that is oppressive and/or unfairly prejudicial and/or unfairly disregards interest of shareholder, director or officer of the company – Reasonable expectation – Appropriate Remedy 

Daley, Kareen v Jasmine Chin

Civil Practice & Procedure – Application for Relief from Sanction – Whether Application Made Promptly – Whether Issues of Instructions and Retainer Between Counsel and Client is to be considered as part of the question of the promptness of an Application for Relief from Sanction – Whether or not Counsel’s Failure to Comply with Case Management Orders Due to Issues with their Client Shows that the Failure to Comply was Unintentional – Whether Issues of Instruction and Retainer Between Counsel and Client is a Good Explanation for Non-Compliance.

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