Judicial Service Commission reconstituted after six years

From left are DPP Shalimar Ali-Hack, BS Roy, Manniram Prashad, acting Chief Justice Roxane George, acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Yonette Cummings, President Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Mark Phillips, retired Chancellor of the Judiciary Carl Singh, Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira. (Department of Public Information photo)

Overdue by some six years, the long-awaited reconstitution of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was realised yesterday afternoon with the swearing-in of its members.

Taking the oath of office before President Irfaan Ali; were acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Yonette Cummings-Edwards, acting Chief Justice Roxane George and Chairman of the Public Service Commission Manniram Prashad.

In accordance with Article 198 of the Constitution, these are the ex-officio members; with the Chancellor who sits as Chairman of the Commission.