– three High Court judges to preside over 233 cases

FOLLOWING the sighting of the moon, the Muslim national holiday, Youman Nabi, falls on Tuesday, January 14th, the day that was set aside for the opening of the January criminal sessions, so that session will now be opened on Wednesday January 15th.Three High Court judges are assigned to the session to preside over 233 cases. Justice William Ramlal is assigned 76 cases, Justice Franklyn Holder 79 cases and Justice Navindra Singh 78.

Of the 233 cases listed for hearing at the sessions, 63 of them are for murder, 33 are for manslaughter, 70 for carnal knowledge, 29 for rape and four for causing death by dangerous driving.
One of the three judges will on Wednesday inspect a guard of honour, drawn from 60 ranks of the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) and accompanied by the Guyana Police Force Band.
The same judge will also take the salute during a march past of the traditional ceremonial parade in South Road, outside the Law Courts building.
Thereafter, the Registrar of the Supreme Court and judges are expected to address the jury, bringing them up-to-date with the task ahead.

(By George Barclay)