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The Hierarchy of Jamaican Courts

Taken from the Ministry of Justice's website: http://www.moj.gov.jm/node/view/22

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  1. Hilaire SobersFebruary 3, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    I think you should do a commentary on the Lyn Shue confession and the implications for the Evidence Act. As you may know, a committee has been established to review the section dealing with tendering statements of absent witnesses. Think you should also consider making a submission to the committee as well.

    Hilaire

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  2. Nya BurkeFebruary 11, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks for the suggestion Hilaire!

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  3. Ann (MobayDP)February 26, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Great job on this blog Tanya. Much, much needed!

    I created one as well when I was lecturing at Com C. I'm going to try and find it and send you the link.

    (keri-j)

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  4. Ann (MobayDP)February 26, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    BTW, we (Cornwall Bar Association) have a newsletter that gets published every quarter. You want to submit an article for it? :-D

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  5. Nya BurkeFebruary 28, 2008 at 10:04 PM

    Hi Keri!
    Thanks for dropping by. I will certainly consider submitting an article to the Cornwall Bar Association's newsletter.
    Tanya

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  6. Pastor KSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    hi tanya its kevin hunte. How are you doing? drop me an email at dewatchman@gmail.com.

    Hope you are well. I am well, so is my family - wife & son.

    God Bless

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