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CJ on proclamation of Justice Act: Judiciary was in dark
Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
CJ on proclamation of Justice Act: Judiciary was in dark
Chief Justice Ivor Archie says the Judiciary never advised or contemplated the partial implementation of the Administration of Justice (Indictable Offences) Act.
'DON'T RUSH US'
EARLY proclamation of the controversial Section 34 of the Administration of Justice (Indictable Offences) Act would have led to chaos for the Judiciary, Chief Justice Ivor Archie said yesterday as he officially opened the 2012/2013 law term.
CHIEF JUSTICE WASN'T READY
We must and will resist any temptation to make a premature start in the eagerness to demonstrate performance
Section 34 flawed —Law Association
Call for ammendment to Constitution
Law body blames Govt for Sec 34 crisis
The Law Association has laid the blame primarily on the Government for the Section 34 crisis which occurred last week.
Financially independent Judiciary is needed
PRESIDENT George Maxwell Richards believes the financial independence of the judiciary deserves priority as evidence suggested that this is a further and necessary stage in the development of the system, free of impedimenta.
Archie: Judges facing shops with 2008 salaries
Judiciary wants control of $$
Seetahal says Steve and Ish must be tried in local court
If businessmen Ish Galbaransingh and Steve Ferguson are acquitted by the court, they cannot be tried again for the same offence, Senior Counsel Dana Seetahal said yesterday.
Rowley calls PM's silence 'intolerable'
The Prime Minister's silence on the Section 34 controversy is intolerable and people must come out today and march in an effort to demand that she explain to the country what exactly happened, says Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley.
Permission to march, please
OPPOSITION Leader and People's National Movement (PNM) political leader Dr Keith Rowley has written to Acting Commissioner of Police Stephen Williams seeking permission to hold a public march from outside the Red House in Port-of-Spain, to President's House, Knowsley Building where he is to present a petition to President George Maxwell Richards.
Unions not joining PNM-led march
The Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) will not be attending today's People's National Movement (PNM)-led march and petition-signing initiative.
Mixed responses to Rowley's march
...Volney: Resigning never crossed my mind
Justice Minister Herbert Volney yesterday remained unfazed by the ongoing controversy surrounding Section 34, saying the thought of resigning never crossed his mind.
Max: Call to choose integrity is clear
PRESIDENT George Maxwell Richards says it seems to him that the difference between making and executing laws is not clearly understood by all concerned in this country and warned that this "uninformed position" must not be allowed to develop.
AG: We need to move on
ATTORNEY General Anand Ramlogan says while he agrees with Chief Justice Ivor Archie that any move to abolish preliminary enquiries must not be rushed, the issue must be addressed in a decisive manner.
'Govt open to all'
Government cannot sideline anyone from State business because he or she is before the court as all accused are innocent until proven guilty, according to National Security Minister Jack Warner.
Govt seeking funding with bond issue—Enil
Government's move to float a $2.5 billion bond issue shortly before the October 1 presentation of the 2012-2013 budget means Government is seeking funding for commitments for which it has no resources, says former finance minister Conrad Enill.
Sinkhole in San Fernando
Businessmen call for international help
Engineers to find solution to Mosquito Creek flooding
Expert warns: Storm can happen again
A WEATHER expert yesterday warned that Sunday's devastating storm in San Fernando was nothing new and likely to happen again within the next two months.
...Knocks out UTT South Campus
Millions in damage to laboratories and roof
Man wants $$ after falling in fast food outlet
A man who allegedly fell and hurt his back while standing in line at a fast food outlet has written a legal letter to the business demanding compensation.
Time to deliver
We share the concerns of many on the fate and timing of the release of Machel Montano's tribute album Going for Gold, which was commissioned by the Government.
Analyst: Shot-tracker won't work in Laventille
Security analyst Jerry Goodridge says gunshot location technology will not work in Laventille and other crime hotspots without proper infrastructure and the community's support.
Wife of rape accused gets Facebook warning
THE WIFE of a man facing charges of rape, buggery and kidnapping was yesterday accused of using the social network site Facebook to send messages to the alleged victim.
Dad charged
A CARONI man was yesterday refused bail by a Chaguanas magistrate before whom he appeared charged for beating his two-year-old daughter at his home last week Friday.
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