Chuck wants judges to dismiss old cases in the system

[Mosiah]

Justice Minister Delroy Chuck wants judges to dismiss cases that are in the system for five years and more by the end of this year, arguing that it is unfair to have people going to court for such a long time to have their cases settled.

“I would urge that this year, those cases, unless there are reasonable grounds for them continuing, should be dismissed for want of prosecution. It is just not fair that any accused person, even if he is guilty, has to be going to court for five years hoping that their innocence can be pronounced,” Chuck told a forum on the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) Programme late last week at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...hem-out-_55431

[Mosiah]

How would this affect the X6 killer and the Cash Plus boss?

[Rudi]

Has the X6 been five years already? Disgraceful.

[Willi]

"unless there are reasonable grounds for them continuing"

Murder has no statute of limitation.

[Mosiah]

"unless there are reasonable grounds for them continuing"

Murder has no statute of limitation.

Who decides "reasonable grounds"?

Anyway, I understand what he's trying to do. Just hope we don't let some people off.

[Gamma]

Some people will get off, including Trafigura it would seem

[Willi]

Good point.

The Devil is in the detail.