Is it time for the Caribbean to sever ties with the Privy Council?
In short: This lecture by Leslie Thomas QC examines the intense debate surrounding the Caribbean's highest court, weighing the imperial legacy of the Privy Council against the rise of the Caribbean Court of Justice.
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, historically known as ‘Her Majesty in Council’, has long served as the final court of appeal for the Commonwealth Caribbean. However, the transition from these colonial roots to the Caribbean Court of Justice has become a contentious political issue.
The discussion explores the tension between the Privy Council's deep imperial history and its role as a potential safeguard for fundamental rights, evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each judicial system.
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