The Judiciary Related Links: Articles on proposed law school Letters Menu Archival Menu Removing any shadow of doubt April 26, 2007 Justice Ramlal accepts Amerindian Affairs Minister's apology over email March 23, 2007 Justice Ramlal recuses himself from custody battle March 23, 2007 The courts are the backbone of the rule of law March 19, 2007 Email sparks furore in child custody case March 7, 2007 Giving legality to certain wrongs February 20, 2007 US$25M reform scheme to widen justice for all Guyanese February 17, 2007 Justice sector being strengthened February 17, 2007 Three more magistrates appointed February 6, 2007 Examining the Adam Harris contempt charge January 28, 2007 The day I became a criminal January 28, 2007 Judge accepts Adam Harris apology -- frees him of contempt charge January 24, 2007 An apology January 21, 2007 Lawyers shun judicial appointments January 16, 2007 Justice Roy, Adam Harris and so many things that are wrong about Guyana January 14, 2007 Kaieteur News Editor charged with contempt January 12, 2007 Editor cited for contempt of court January 12, 2007 A justice system gone wrong December 10, 2006 Chief Magistrate says judge's decision perverted December 3, 2006 Way cleared for inquiry into complaints against Ms Holder-Allen November 30, 2006 Battling students disturb court November 23, 2006 Tightened security at courts affects many July 20, 2004 Chief Magistrate challenges Bar Association representative July 18, 2004 Chief Magistrate peeved at apparent slight July 16, 2004 Consultations on High Court Rules reform near end July 16, 2004 Public Accounts Committee powerless to enforce recommendations July 14, 2004 Spousal laws allow for indiscretions July 8, 2004 Laws of Guyana 'must be made a living reality' -launch of CD told June 26, 2004 Parliament urged to establish public safety commission June 14, 2004 Khemraj Ramjattan re-elected Bar Association President June 9, 2004 Ramjattan re-elected Bar Association head June 2, 2004 June Criminal Sessions open with grand parade June 2, 2004 Parliamentary Sector Committees have held meetings, questioned ministers May 31, 2004 President tells Youth Parliament 2004 May 28, 2004 Legislation passed for constitutional tribunals May 14, 2004 Parliament unanimously passes tribunal bills May 14, 2004 Judiciary begins move to remove case backlog May 11, 2004 Chancellor clarifies non-reinstatement in majority judgment May 1, 2004 Audit bill welcome March 22, 2004 Jermaine Wilkinson killing PI depositions forwarded to DPP March 21, 2004 Parliament takes aim at fuel smugglers March 16, 2004 Parliament endorses fuel-marking scheme March 16, 2004 The Courts and the Mediation Center March 16, 2004 Holder-Allen confirmed as Chief Magistrate March 5, 2004 Mediation Centre ready for business February 16, 2004 NDIB head sues C.N. Sharma for $25M January 15, 2004 Chancellor Bernard formulates 'Code of Conduct' for judiciary December 15, 2003 Appeal Court defers decision in High Court sackings December 14, 2003 Code of Conduct for judiciary launched December 13, 2003 Judiciary gets lesson in minimalist judgements November 30, 2003 Farmer gets suspended six-month sentence for electrocuting boys November 21, 2003 Min. Gajraj shares Police bail concerns November 18, 2003 An essential service November 16, 2003 Cuban doctor must have citizenship hearing November 14, 2003 Benschop lawyers granted leave to intervene November 12, 2003 Prisoners Constitutional redress motion November 11, 2003 Benschop’s rights not the issue November 7, 2003 Prisoners Constitutional redress motion November 5, 2003 Chancellor wants more judges to reduce case backlogs October 31, 2003 Pilot project to cut case backlog in court launched October 17, 2003 Mediation Pilot Project launched October 17, 2003 Prisoner’s Constitutional Motion hearing October 17, 2003 Benschop’s lawyers intervene in inmates’ ‘trial by date’ motion October 17, 2003 Lawyer seeks to throw out Prisoners Constitutional Motion October 16, 2003 IDB grant inked to set up commercial court October 11, 2003 To try prisoners in order or not October 4, 2003 Prisoners' redress motion won't affect Session opening October 4, 2003 IDB approves funds for commercial court October 3, 2003 Prisoners' constitutional redress motion... October 3, 2003 Attorneys groomed for dispute resolution project October 2, 2003 Is there any discrimination here? October 2, 2003 Prisoners granted motion to challenge Benschop trial date October 2, 2003 JPs seeking new appointment system August 11, 2003 JP’s want role in Alternative Dispute Resolution programme August 10, 2003 Workshop to train lawyers as mediators for alternative dispute resolution August 7, 2003 Court enforces dress code August 4, 2003 Law can fix time limit for judges to give decisions July 27, 2003 Chief Magistrate cracks down on court touts June 25, 2003 Legal ‘think tank’ seeks to improve court system efficiency June 20, 2003 The rule of law June 17, 2003 Four more judges for UK training May 19, 2003 New approaches needed to stem domestic violence May 18, 2003 Rule of law essential for socioeconomic growth May 13, 2003 Facing the Challenges of a Modern Justice System May 12, 2003 Judges must clamp down on contempt May 11, 2003 Chancellor deplores fallen standards in the judicial system May 11, 2003 Legal luminaries addressed on Canada's experience with dispute resolution May 2, 2003 Dispute resolution proposed to reduce court backlogs March 13, 2003 Committee to explore concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution March 13, 2003 Draft being circulated on court rules March 12, 2003 The Maintenance Act: Is it working? March 2, 2003 AG’s Chamber staff learn art of drafting legislation February 4, 2003 Time is not on our side January 31, 2003 Cash-strapped Legal Aid Centre January 30, 2003 Malgre Tout murder trial January 30, 2003 Conference agrees continuing legal education for magistrates January 27, 2003 Court system struggles on without Judicial Service Commission January 26, 2002 Legal system will collapse without more judges, magistrates -Chancellor January 19, 2003 Charges expected in rape of teen January 8, 2003 Demand for services of legal aid clinic exceeds capacity January 6, 2003 US committed to helping Guyana improve aspects of legal system -US charge December 29, 2002 Motion seeks to have President abide by advice on judge's appointment December 22, 2002 The rule of law November 19, 2002 Chief Justice wants end to traffic noise October 17, 2002 Chancellor lauds Berbice for out-of-court settlement of cases October 16, 2002 Special prosecution service being mulled October 13, 2002 Lawyers must help prevent destruction of legal system October 12, 2002 Bar Association calls on President to appoint judge September 29, 2002 Chancellor, AG allude to betterment in judicial system September 26, 2002 Administration of justice atrocious says PNCR September 20, 2002 Key law changes to support `public safety' August 8, 2002 E-version of updated laws almost ready August 6, 2002 Law changes will ensure citizens' rights August 6, 2002 WPA against move to debar chief magistrate from treason trial July 28, 2002 Arrest, detention of Williams unlawful from facts alleged July 22, 2002 High Court judges for training in the UK July 17, 2002 Government does not influence judicial system July 14, 2002 Supreme Court flouted tender board regulations June 19, 2002 Luncheon urges legal community to expedite court matters June 14, 2002 Priority for remand prisoners' trials, independent coroner's office urged June 9, 2002 Abusing the process of the court May 11, 2002 Defective constitution reform provisions posing problems April 17, 2002 Judges should delegate note-taking to clerks April 11, 2002 Govts must provide adequate access to justice - Maharaj April 11, 2002 Administration of justice in trouble - Chancellor Bernard April 8, 2002 Abolition of Chancellor of the Judiciary post proposed April 7, 2002 The value of experience March 29, 2002 Magistrates blamed for recent jailbreak March 10, 2002 Chancellor urges magistrates to deal with remand case backlog - 41 per cent of Camp Street prisoners on remand March 10, 2002 Luncheon's attack not against all magistrates February 9, 2002 PNC/R joins criticism of Luncheon statements on magistracy February 9, 2002 Money reported found behind Supreme Court Registry safe February 8, 2002 Luncheon must testify to magistrates' corruption February 8, 2002 Human rights body welcomes move for judicial reform February 8, 2002 Luncheon's statement on magistracy unfortunate February 7, 2002 Legal reps call corrupt magistracy statement unfortunate February 7, 2002 Chief Magistrate takes offence February 6, 2002 Long time coming February 6, 2002 Data delays stall dam breach report February 6, 2002 State lawyers, magistrates' salaries hiked February 5, 2002 Team to probe corruption in magistracy February 5, 2002 Viewpoint on Sectoral Committees of Parliament February 4, 2002 Human rights body agrees Brickdam lock-ups should be closed February 1, 2002 Brickdam lockups should be shut down January 30, 2002 Improving the justice system January 20, 2002 McKay heads criminal justice review team January 16, 2002 Lord Brennan to hold talks on local judicial reform January 10, 2002 Mixed response to President’s idea for judicial ‘watchdog’ committee January 8, 2002 Guyana will enact witness protection laws - AG December 15, 2001 Young lawyers urged to set high standards December 9, 2001 Justice delayed October 16, 2001 Getting it right on Judicial appointments October 14, 2001 Technology seen as revolutionizing practise of law December 13, 2001 British team stresses need for changes in judicial system here October 5, 2001 Chief Justice to rule on challenge over lawyer's authorisation September 20, 2001 Courts do not enjoy public respect and confidence September 29, 2001 Judicial review report September 29, 2001 Magistrates reluctant to conduct inquests -Gajraj July 11, 2001 Appointment of Chancellor, Chief Justice June 22, 2001 The rule of law June 19, 2001 Get Guyana's Constitution in line June 18, 2001 Of crime, justice and Cabinet appointees June 17, 2001 Chancellor suggests code of ethics for judges, magistrates June 13, 2001 Laws of Guyana contract may not have complied with procedures June 12, 2001 The judicial system and good governance June 11, 2001 Appointment of Chancellor, Chief Justice June 8, 2001 Human rights group urges probe of assault in Chief Magistrate's court May 26, 2001 Constitution amendments, Jagdeo's speech debate for House next week May 17, 2001 New chancellor, chief justice call for improved salaries, working conditions May 12, 2001 Chancellor, Chief Justice agree on priorities for reform May 12, 2001 First female Chancellor in Caribbean takes oath May 5, 2001 President urges new Chancellor to lead judiciary reform process May 5, 2001 Ceremonial opening of Eighth Parliament May 5, 2001 CARICOM leaders for today's opening of parliament May 4, 2001 The real problem in Guyana is the constitution April 22, 2001 Parliament likely to be convened next week April 18, 2001 Courts would have to define 'ordinarily resident' January 18, 2001 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.