Bryan Sykes
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes oversees Jamaica’s judiciary and has been instrumental in implementing reforms to accelerate the clearance of court backlogs. Under his leadership, the Supreme Court has achieved notable clearance rates, demonstrating a commitment to improving efficiency and case management within the justice system.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 5 | 7.40 | 0.40% | +20% | 2,961,167 | 14,375 | $15,000 | 73$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 718 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 6 | 3,747,719 | 15,093 | $21,000 | 78$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes referred to the stipend offered to jurors.
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Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has been advocating for jury system reform in Jamaica.
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Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has warned that avoidance of jury duty by the middle classes has placed a disproportionate burden onto the working poor.
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Guyana:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes noted the Court of Appeal's productivity in disposing of cases.
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Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes noted the productivity of the Court of Appeal in disposing of cases.
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Jamaica:
Bryan Sykes is the Chief Justice who announced a reduction in the time standard for the completion of cases in parish courts.
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Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes believes that jury trials should be abolished due to problems with finding jurors.
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Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes favours bench trials and believes that Jamaica’s jury system is badly broken.
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Jamaica:
Ras Iyah V has written to Chief Justice Bryan Sykes urging greater awareness of the law among judges.
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Jamaica:
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has called for more citizens to serve on juries and proposed solutions to the jury crisis.
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