Michelle Weekes

Justice Michelle Weekes is a prominent figure in the Barbadian judiciary, noted for her role as a high court judge in the No. 8 Supreme Court in Barbados. She gained attention for her recent ruling dismissing a constitutional challenge related to the Sacramental Cannabis Act, which involved issues of religious freedom for Rastafarians. Weekes' decisions often reflect her judicial philosophy and approach to balancing individual rights with legislative frameworks, underscoring the complexities of constitutional law in Barbados.