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On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Attorney General v Christopher Jones [GYCV2024/001]. The CCJ allowed the appeal and overturned the decision of the Court of Appeal of...

On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, the Honourable Mme Justice Chantal Ononaiwu was sworn in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), becoming the second Jamaican national to join the Bench of the regional Court. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by the...

Today, Tuesday, 29th October 2024 at 11: a.m. AST, the Honourable Mme Justice Chantal Ononaiwu will be officially sworn-in as a Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice. To view the ceremony live, please use the following link: Swearing-in Ceremony

Today, Tuesday, 22 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Original Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the originating application of Ellis Richards, Spencer Thomas, The Medical Benefits Board and Others v The State of Trinidad and Tobago...

It is with deep sadness that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) notes the passing of Sir Henry Forde KC, LLD (h.c), a towering figure in the Caribbean legal landscape and a distinguished jurist of Barbados.  Sir Henry had the distinction of being one of the...

On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the appeal of Scott and Stuart Harewood against their sentence for non-capital murder. Access the full media release here: Media release 32_2024 Access the judgment here: [2024] CCJ 19 (AJ)...

Notice of the filing of the Originating Application TTOJ 2024/001 between Derek Anand Ramsamooj and the State of Suriname. View the notice here: Notice of Originating Application

On Thursday, 17 October 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate Jurisdiction delivered judgment in the appeal Shawn Andre Weekes v The State [BBCR2023/003]. The CCJ dismissed the appeal and upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal of Barbados....

In a pivotal move to bolster the protection of freedom of expression, journalist safety, and other fundamental freedoms, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) have signed a Memorandum of...