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Letter: Justice delayed is justice denied
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| Published on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 | Email To Friend Print Version
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Dear Sirs:
You will please find attached a letter dated 14 October 2009 addressed to Madam Justice Ianthea Leigertwood-Octave which speaks for itself and, as of this date, has remained unanswered. Copies were forwarded for information to the Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, to the Chief Registrar and to the Attorney acting in this case for Mr Roland Leduc.
The Claimant, Mr Roland Leduc and his representatives, strongly believe that outside and undue influences, not of a strictly judicial nature, have been exercised in this case as well as in several others, where undue delays have been encountered, which bring the administration of Justice in this Federation into disrepute.
Because of the seriousness of this anomaly, the consequences of a lack of accountability and possible reprehensive behavior, the Administration is strongly urged to immediately create a Commission of Inquiry to examine the reasons for such undue delays and, if its findings confirm such irregularities, bring down subsequent legislation as much needed corrective measures.
It should be imperative, as it is in numerous other jurisdictions, that a judge be obliged to render a written judgment in all cases taken under advisement, within a period of three to six months, unless there are compelling reasons which would justify an extension of such delay by the Chief Justice. If such delay is not adhered to, the Chief Justice would take immediate action to transfer the case, order a new trial, or take other such measures to ensure that justice is done and consequently, appears to be done.
After waiting since 27 June 2008, exactly sixteen months on 27 October 2009, for a written judgment to be rendered, for reasons that go beyond the pale, and in spite of repeated promises that have remained unfulfilled, it is time that the public be informed of the obvious prejudice that is being suffered by the Claimant as well as a considerable number of litigants and their attorneys who are and have been subjected to this continuing procrastination where justice delayed is justice denied.
Bernard E Blanchard | | | | Reads : 658 | | | |
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