CCJ Upholds Conviction in Rape of a Minor
On Monday, 9 December 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) denied the special leave application of the applicant, who sought special leave from this Court to appeal his conviction for the offence of Rape of a Child. The CCJ upheld the decision of the Court of...
The CCJ Affirms First Registration Wipes Out Prescription to Land in Saint Lucia
On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) gave its reasons for dismissing the appeal brought by an occupier against the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Saint Lucia, upholding the grant of vacant possession to the registered title holder of...
Regional Judicial Officers Embrace Holistic Approaches to the Administration of Justice
The recently concluded Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers (CAJO) 8th Biennial Conference was one of the most memorable in its history. On location in the host country of Bermuda from 21 to 23 November 2024, the Conference was conferred under the theme of...
Regional Judicial Officers Embrace Holistic Approaches to the Administration of Justice
From 21-23 November 2024, approximately 100 judicial officers, including Chief Justices, Judges, Magistrates, Registrars, and Court Administrators, from across the Caribbean will meet at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, Bermuda, for the 8th Biennial Caribbean Association...
Regional Town Hall to Discuss the Needham’s Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform
The public is invited to participate in a pivotal Town Hall meeting focused on the Needham’s Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform. This event will take place on Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 6:00 pm (EST) at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus,...
CCJ Declares that an Elected Member of the National Assembly is a Member whose Name is Extracted from a Successful List
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...
NEW CCJ JUDGE SWORN IN
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...
CCJ RULES THAT TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO DID NOT BREACH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE RTC IN BAILING OUT CLICO
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...
Statement from the CCJ President on the Passing of Sir Henry Forde
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...
CCJ DISMISSES APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE
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)...