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Monday, April 18, 2005
The people of the Caribbean have been given a firm pledge of exact justice. Regional jurist, Michael de la Bastide pledged truth and honesty at the official birth of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in Trinidad.
But the assurances contrasted heavily with lingering reservations and expressed fears of some politicians, parties, lawyers and civil society groups.
The CCJ has already set up its Headquarters in the Unit Trust Building in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobagos capital.
With the exception of Dominica and Jamaica, all CARICOM Member States have signed on to the Court.
No cases will be heard until all Member States pass legislation to completely terminate cases to be heard before the London based Privy Council.
The Court will function in an Appellate Jurisdiction to adjudicate on civil and criminal matters arising from national courts, and an Original Jurisdiction to interpret and apply the rules that govern the operation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
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