Lawyers have been warned that adjournments in matters before the Criminal Division of the High Court will only be granted in “extreme circumstances.”
The warning came from Justice Bernie Stephenson as the September Criminal Assizes opened on September 18.
Many people have openly complained about the many adjournments which occur at the court which sometimes result in matters not being heard.
“I won’t be entertaining adjournments unless it’s extremely urgent…we have a long list and we have to concentrate on dispensing with as many matters as possible,” she said.
She also reminded the court that there will he a break in the assizes from October 22 to early November since the Court of Appeal will be sitting in Dominica and Justice Stephenson will be out on training.
Meantime, the assizes opened with the usual packed courtroom.
The charges were read to the accused individuals who all pleaded not guilty.
The are 34 matters on the list with 22 being of a sexual nature.
wow 22 sexual matters that sad.
Zero tolerance for adjournments. Justice delayed is justice denied! Well done.
you always in court talking tough and giving those damn criminals discount as if is by astaphans they shopping.
enough of you
DNO can you kindly ask the learned Justice for another picture for your continuous use? I think you will be doing her a big favour if you changed that photo.
………………, I see your point.
Shut up and call Mano case!
A judge can only deal with matters before them
Fool