The Caribbean Court of Justice

Question 1

When was the Caribbean Court of Justice inaugurated, and where is its seat?

Accepted Answer

Inaugurated on 16 April 2005; its seat is in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. (Source: Agreement Establishing the CCJ (2001))

Question 2

What are the CCJ's two jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

An original jurisdiction to interpret and apply the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (binding on all parties), and an appellate jurisdiction as final court of appeal for states that have replaced the Privy Council. (Source: Agreement Establishing the CCJ)

Question 3

Which treaty established CARICOM, and which revised it?

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of Chaguaramas (1973) established CARICOM; the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (2001) created the CARICOM Single Market and Economy. (Source: Treaty of Chaguaramas 1973; Revised Treaty 2001)

Question 4

Shanique Myrie v State of Barbados [2013] — held?

Accepted Answer

CARICOM nationals have a right to hassle-free entry and a definite stay of six months (from a 2007 Conference decision); refusal must be exceptional, justified and reviewable. Barbados was ordered to pay damages. (Source: [2013] CCJ 3 (OJ))

Question 5

Maya Leaders Alliance v Attorney General of Belize [2015] — held?

Accepted Answer

Maya customary land tenure constitutes property protected by the Belize Constitution; the State had to establish a mechanism to identify and protect those rights. (Source: [2015] CCJ 15 (AJ))

1.When was the Caribbean Court of Justice inaugurated, and where is its seat?

2.What are the CCJ's two jurisdictions?

3.Which treaty established CARICOM, and which revised it?

4.Shanique Myrie v State of Barbados [2013] — held?

5.Maya Leaders Alliance v Attorney General of Belize [2015] — held?