Andrea Pettigrew-Collins
Justice Andrea Pettigrew-Collins is a member of the Constitutional Court of Jamaica, known for her role in delivering a landmark ruling that declared the government's rolling states of public emergency unconstitutional. Her judgment emphasized the importance of upholding the separation of powers between the executive and the legislature, stating that the government had usurped parliamentary authority by extending states of emergency without proper approval. This ruling is significant in the context of Jamaica's governance and civil rights.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Andrea Pettigrew-Collins presided over the court proceedings related to Rohan Rose's trial.
Security guard in ‘Slickianna’s’ murder case to return to court next year | News
Jamaica· 2025-10-18
Judge Andrea Pettigrew-Collins presided over Rohan Rose's court appearance and questioned the delays in the trial process.
Stampede at funeral of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga kills 2 | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-18
Justice Andrea Pettigrew-Collins is presiding over Shamoya Green's case.
Mother accused of killing infant daughter declared unfit to stand trial, suffers seizure in court | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-15
Andrea Pettigrew-Collins is one of the justices in the Full Court that ruled on the SOEs.
Emergency appeal | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-16
Justice Andrea Pettigrew-Collins was part of the Constitutional Court that ruled on the states of emergency.
Gordon Robinson | Hush, it’s a secret! | In FocusJamaica· 2025-05-25
Justice Andrea Pettigrew-Collins issued the unanimous decision during a hearing yesterday.
‘Find a lawyer!’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-17
Justice Andrea Pettigrew-Collins delivered the oral judgment regarding the Government's breach of the Constitution.
Court declares rolling SOEs breached Constitution, circumvented Parliament | NewsJamaica· 2025-05-16