Justice David Batts
Justice David Batts is a notable Jamaican legal figure, recognized for his contributions to the country’s judiciary and legal literature. He authored 'The Law and the Constitution for Every Jamaican', which discusses the historical and contemporary legal framework in Jamaica, including the implications of compulsory insurance laws, reflecting on the challenges of public awareness and compliance.
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Recent news mentions
Justice David Batts dismissed Adam Stewart’s application regarding his standing in the Gorstew case.
Appeal Court halts appointment of new Gorstew director | News
Jamaica· 2025-05-18
Justice David Batts ruled against Adam Stewart's application for an injunction.
Adam Stewart loses injunction bid to block Gorstew board meeting | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-03-23
Justice David Batts ruled against Adam Stewart's application for an injunction.
Adam Stewart loses injunction bid to block Gorstew board meeting | NewsJamaica· 2025-03-23Justice David Batts wrote that at the time of Jamaica’s Independence 'some 40 per cent of Jamaicans were functionally illiterate'.
Cedric Stephens | Illiteracy as a societal risk | BusinessJamaica· 2025-03-02
Justice David Batts wrote about the historical context of compulsory insurance laws in Jamaica.
Cedric Stephens | The pervasive indifference to road laws | BusinessJamaica· 2025-02-23