Hamilton moves to resume duties as magistrate

Omeyana Hamilton has appealed the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) decision to terminate her services as a magistrate and is expected to resume duties until the appeal is determined.

In a letter to the JSC, dated March 29, 2011, Hamilton’s attorney Nigel Hughes provided notice of the appeal and he also referred to Rule 78 of the JSC Rules 2010, which states: “Where the officer lodges an appeal with the High Court within