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CCJ Leak Sparks Debate on Judicial Health | Jamaica News
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Leaked internal emails sparking debate over the Caribbean Court of Justice reveal judges’ candid disagreements — seen by some as healthy judicial discourse, others as damaging leaks. Jamaica’s Mark Golding supports the CCJ’s role but condemns the leak as irresponsible. Former constitutional reformer Marlene Malahoo Forte calls it a misstep that undermines trust. Constitutional expert Dr. Lloyd Barnett dismisses the controversy as mostly noise, noting judicial dissent is normal and internal resolutions are routine — even if tensions arise, the president steps aside from disciplinary matters. He’s confident the court will handle its issues internally, warning Jamaica tends to be tougher on its own institutions than others.
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