Category: Of Law and Justice

Articles by senior journalists including reports, interviews on matters of justice, legal etc across Jamaica

Opal Smith among judges accepting higher call

Anthea

For over 3 years she stood out at the Parish Court, Sutton Street as chief Judge. Now Opal Smith is among 12 nswering a higher calling. She’s been promoted to Junior Judge at the Supreme Court. See more here; 12 members of Judiciary taken hgher 12 to Appeal and Supreme court ———————————————— – Anthea McGibbon, Site owner

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‘Self trained attornies-at-law’ peeve Jamaica Judges

Anthea

From China to Jamaica, agents have been common in the legal system for centuries. In Jamaica however such persons have gone a level too far. In a recent discussion on February 16th, 2022, with a Supreme Court Judge, the Honourable DP, ‘the practice’ of ‘self trained attornies (at law) representing clients is fast becoming a pet peeve for legit members of the Jamaica legal fraternity. Understandably so, and the concern over ‘self-trained attornies and their practice’ is common among Judges and Masters alike at the Supreme Court tier. Firstly, while…

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