THERE are 241 cases listed for hearing at the June Criminal Session which opens today at the Demerara Criminal Assizes.Listed are such matters as 53 murders, 28 manslaughter, 88 carnal knowledge, 31 rape, 31 wounding and 15 buggery, in addition to other cases.

The Police Band and 60 ranks from the Tactical Services Unit will form the traditional ceremonial parade.
Three judges – Justice Madame Dawn Gregory, Justice William Ramlal and Justice Navindra Singh – are expected to preside over the 241 cases.
One of the three judges, will inspect the Guard of Honour drawn from the TSU and will later take the salute from the dais during the march past of the parade.
Following the parade, the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Judicature is expected to address the new set of jurors, bringing them up to date with what is expected of them during the sittings.