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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has tested positive for COVID-19. He is experiencing mild symptoms and is under the care of his doctors.

Justice Sykes will remain in isolation for a period of seven days following which it is hoped that he will resume work at the Supreme Court.

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Roshaine Clarke was awarded $17,862,000, inclusive of compensatory, vindicatory and aggravated damages for breaches of his constitutional rights. Mr Clarke was detained by the security forces, in the exercise of powers conferred by the Emergency Powers Regulations, 2018.

https://youtu.be/rwcRINJuU7o

The Judiciary of Jamaica launched Sentencing Guidelines for Judges of the Parish Courts, which will assist in greater consistency in the punishment of persons convicted of crimes.
https://parishcourt.gov.jm/content/sentencing-guidelines-parish-court-judges-0

Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment-Brown presenting a copy of its Civic Education handbook - ‘Jamaica Strong and Free’ to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes at today's National Public Education Symposium held at the Corporate Area Criminal Court in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew.

Jonathan Campbell, a member of Jamaica College's Blue Beat Drummers, entertained the audience at the National Public Education Symposium held today at the Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Court-Criminal Division in Half Way Tree.

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck interacting with students at the National Public Education Symposium at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court - Criminal Division. The students were also given an opportunity to tour inside the court.

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes listening attentively to Legal and Constitutional Affairs Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte during a ceremony to open the National Public Education Symposium at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court - Criminal Division.

The Judiciary of Jamaica would like to thank all our stakeholders who made the National Public Education Symposium possible. Some of our partners included, Ministry of Justice, Jamaica, HEART NSTA Trust, National Integrity Action and Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Radio Jamaica 94FM's Hotline host Emily Shields interviewing Chief Judge of the Parish Courts His Honour Mr. Chester Crooks at the National Public Education Symposium at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court - Criminal Division.