Chief Justice declares that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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Kingston Central Police pledge to increase presence in Text Lane following yesterday’s mass shooting

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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UPDATE: 1 of 6 people shot in Text Lane incident hospitalized in critical condition; 3 treated and released – Central Kingston Police Head, SP Williams

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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Two 9 y/o children among six people shot and wounded along Text Lane, Kingston last evening

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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Sagicor Bank workers upset over wage negotiations; management issued 72-hour strike notice

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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Mutilated and burnt body of 13 y/o girl found; father being sought by police

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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Jamaica Trade Board says ongoing challenges with JSWIFT platform delaying processing of import permit applications; issue being addressed

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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MP for NW St. Catherine Damion Crawford to engage peace management initiative to prevent reprisals after Commodore mass shooting

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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Area 5 Police concerned over reports that gunmen in Commodore mass shooting were dressed in clothing resembling police attire

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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“This deliberate disregard for human life strikes at the very core of our humanity” – Security Minister says Commodore shooting being probed

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has declared that no minister or permanent secretary can direct the Head of the Court Administration Division.

That statement came as a reminder this morning, as he sought to assure that a legal framework is in place to preserve the independence of the judiciary. 

Justice Sykes, who was speaking at a Judiciary Public Education Day in St. Ann, detailed that this legal framework is the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Amendment) Act 2016. 

He maintained that the outcome of legal cases is not influenced by Parliament. 

He added that the independence of the judiciary serves citizens as judges make decisions against powerful interests in an objective manner.

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