The Caribbean Court of Justice serves the region in two distinct ways — as the final court of appeal for its member states, and as the international court of the Caribbean Community.
As an international court, the CCJ interprets and applies the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas — resolving disputes under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy for all 12 CSME Member States, their citizens, businesses, and governments.
As the final court of appeal, the CCJ hears civil and criminal appeals from the member states that have acceded — replacing the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council for Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Guyana, and Saint Lucia.
Not sure which applies to you? Appeals in ordinary civil or criminal cases fall under the Appellate Jurisdiction; disputes about rights under the Revised Treaty (trade, free movement, CSME) fall under the Original Jurisdiction.
How far the Court’s two roles reach across the region.
Watch and learn
Short explainers on how the Court works, and briefings on recent cases, from the Court’s own channel.
