21 Questions
Which court made the ruling that CITES was unenforceable between entities and individuals within a state unless first incorporated into domestic law of the state?
High Court
Which court in Jamaica is considered to be the highest court of appeal before reaching the Privy Council?
Court of Appeal
Which court among those listed is known as the trial court in Jamaica?
Supreme Court
In Jamaica, which court has jurisdiction over civil matters involving claims up to $1 million?
Parish Court
Which court serves as the final appellate court for Jamaica?
Privy Council
Where would a case typically be heard first in the Jamaican court system?
High Court
Which court is listed as the highest in Jamaica?
Supreme Court
In which Caribbean countries have appeals to the Privy Council been abolished?
Belize, Barbados, and Guyana
Which court acts as a reference to the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court in Jamaica?
Parish Court
Which court is listed as the highest in the hierarchy for Commonwealth Caribbean countries?
Supreme Court
In which category of court system do Jamaica and the Jamaica Court System fall under?
5-tier system
Which court has the authority to hear civil and criminal cases in Jamaica?
Supreme Court
In Jamaica, which court can issue fines and prison sentences without limitations?
Supreme Court
Which court is the final court of appeal for Jamaica, except for some Commonwealth countries?
Privy Council
What is the distinguishing feature of the Privy Council in its role as a final court of appeal?
No limit to the fines or imprisonment it can issue
In Jamaica, which court has limited jurisdiction, lacks the ability to hear certain cases like rape and manslaughter, and is presided over by judges with specific qualifications?
Parish Court
Which court in Jamaica is referred to as a trial court of first instance on record?
High Court
What is the distinguishing feature of the Supreme Court in Jamaica's legal system?
Ability to issue unlimited fines and prison sentences
Which court in Jamaica does not have limited jurisdiction, unlike the Parish Court and Magistrates' Court?
High Court
What is the main function of the Court of Appeal in Jamaica?
Reviewing if the law was administered correctly or appropriately
Which court in Jamaica has the authority to set precedent based on common law and legislation?
Supreme Court
Explore the hierarchy of the court system in Jamaica and its relation to international law. Learn about the 5-tier structure, including the Supreme Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Privy Council. Delve into the debate on whether the court system has 3 or 5 tiers.
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