Justice Sykes

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Justice Sykes is the Chief Justice of Jamaica, known for advocating for bench trials as a solution to the challenges of empaneling juries in the country's courts. He has expressed concerns about the disproportionate burden of jury duty on the working class and the inefficiencies it creates in the judicial system. Justice Sykes argues that transitioning to judge-only hearings could streamline court processes and enhance the timely delivery of justice, emphasizing that the Jamaican constitution ensures fair trials rather than specifically guaranteeing jury trials.