CJ expects to rule on no-confidence cases by month end

Attorney General Basil Williams SC (left) consulting with attorney Maxwell Edwards, a member of his legal team, just before the start of yesterday’s proceedings.

Acknowledging the public interest, Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George-Wiltshire SC yesterday said she expected to hand down rulings by month end in the three challenges filed on the December 21st no-confidence motion against government.

 “We are going to push ahead and get these matters heard as soon as possible. I am cognisant that the nation is awaiting the outcome of these matters… My anticipation is that by the end of January, we will be through,” Justice George-Wiltshire, who presided over three consecutive hearings at the High Court, said.

The judge also made it clear that she was willing to “stand down” other matters if the need arises, so as to ensure the expeditious determination of the no-confidence cases.