Sheldon Walters, also known as 'Termite,' suspected leader of the Klansman gang, was killed by police in a confrontation in Spanish Town. The courts' halt due to the Director of Public Prosecutions' tenure issue caused disruptions. Investigations continue around the tragic deaths of Kemar Edwards, Raniel Plummer, and the detention of a schoolboy suspected of murder.
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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes called for an end to jury trials in Jamaica.
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has called for an end to jury trials in Jamaica due to concerns about trial backlogs and the safety of jury members. He emphasized the need for the government to provide the necessary resources to make jury trials work during the pandemics or consider ending them altogether. The Chief Justice also … Continue reading Chief Justice Bryan Sykes called for an end to jury trials in Jamaica.