The Cayman Islands Constitution (Amendment) Order 2016
This Order amends the Cayman Islands Constitution Order in the following ways. Firstly, the tenure of judges of the Grand Court is extended from the age of 65 to 70. Secondly, the Governor’s power to exercise disciplinary control over the Chief Justice and the President of the Court of Appeal is removed. And thirdly, the power to exercise disciplinary control over judges of the Grand Court and magistrates and judges of the Court of Appeal is transferred to the Chief Justice and the President of the Court of Appeal respectively.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
13 Jul 2016
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 5 and 7 of the West Indies Act 1962and of all other powers enabling Her to do so, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to make the following Order:
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