Those presiding at the sessions are Justice William Ramlal and Justice James Bovell-Drakes.

This morning one of the judges will inspect a Guard of Honour drawn from 60 ranks of the Tactical Services Unit and will also take the salute during a march-past.

Of the 145 cases listed, 34 are for murder, 22 for manslaughter, 30 for rape, 14 for causing death by dangerous driving , four for narcotics and one for incest.