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The issue of the Caribbean Court of Justice is a real one. The reality is that as Jamaicans we need to take a serious look at the pros and cons of having the CCJ as our final appellate court in place of the UK Privy Council. We need to make informed decisions. Not decisions based on emotions, hearsay and speculatons. Rather, we need to think analytically about the issue and let our voices be heard both locally and internationally.

Why not have your say, here on this issue.

Do you think that the CCJ should be the final Court of appeal for Jamaica?

Place your vote to the right and click General CCJ Comments to share your views.

Thanks for sharing and joining the discussion.

Kindest Regards,

DSP

PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS

PRELIMINARY QUESTIONNAIRE

As you know, I am currently undertaking a research on the Caribbean Court of Justice .

I am therefore seeking your kind assistance with this process.

Please share the information with your family and friends, so that they too can join in the discussion.

Kindly answer the following questions and submit your response to: deidrepowell@btinternet.com or you may just click on the COMMENTS section below and place your answers.

THANKS MUCH FOR YOUR KIND PARTICIPATION!


NAME: ( optional)

PARISH/ CITY:

COUNTRY:
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1. Do you support the establishment of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)?
a. Yes b. No. c. It doesn’t matter to me.
d. I have never heard of the CCJ

2. If your answer is “It doesn’t matter to me”, why do you say that?


3. If yes, what is your main reason ( chose 1)
a. Symbol of true independence
b. Death penalty issue (Pro - death penalty)
c. Concern for regional integration
d. Development of Caribbean jurisprudence (law)
e. The high cost of Appeals to the Privy Council
f. The judges of the Privy Council do not understand our culture
g. Other ( please state)

4. If no, what is your main reason (chose 1)
a. The cost of establishment and maintenance of the Court is too much.
b. The judges of the Privy Council would render better decisions.
c. The judges in the Caribbean would be biased and could be bribed.
d. The politicians would unduly influence the decisions of the court.
e. Against the death penalty
f. Other ( please state)

5 . Have you ever heard of the “CSME” ?
a. Yes b. No

6. If you have heard of the “ CSME” what does it mean?

7. What effect do you think the CCJ will have on trade in the region ?
a. Increased trade between the islands
b. Increased foreign investment to the region
c. Decreased trade between the islands
d. Decreased trade investments to the region
e. No effect

GENERAL COMMENTS



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Thanks much for your co-operation.

DEIDRE S. POWELL