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Which body is established under s. 82 of the Constitution?
Which body is established under s. 82 of the Constitution?
- Judicial Service Commission (correct)
- Supreme Court
- Local government body
- Court of Appeal
For how long can members of the local body appointed under s. 82 hold office?
For how long can members of the local body appointed under s. 82 hold office?
- 3 years (correct)
- 5 years
- 10 years
- Indefinitely
What protects Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal against Parliament passing ordinary laws?
What protects Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal against Parliament passing ordinary laws?
- Approval by the Governor-General
- Security of tenure provisions in the Constitution (correct)
- Recommendation by the Executive
- Consultation with the Prime Minister
How can Judges be removed from office according to the text?
How can Judges be removed from office according to the text?
What is the intent behind granting security of tenure to judges?
What is the intent behind granting security of tenure to judges?
Who recommends the appointment of salaried judicial office holders in Jamaica?
Who recommends the appointment of salaried judicial office holders in Jamaica?
What body is responsible for appointing judicial officers, except for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the President of the Court of Appeal?
What body is responsible for appointing judicial officers, except for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the President of the Court of Appeal?
What distinguishes the higher judiciary from the lower judiciary in terms of security of tenure?
What distinguishes the higher judiciary from the lower judiciary in terms of security of tenure?
What protection does the Constitution provide to the lower judiciary against parliamentary actions?
What protection does the Constitution provide to the lower judiciary against parliamentary actions?
Which body is granted the power to recommend the removal or discipline of judicial officers according to the Constitution?
Which body is granted the power to recommend the removal or discipline of judicial officers according to the Constitution?
How does the Constitution protect the lower judiciary against parliamentary actions concerning their appointments?
How does the Constitution protect the lower judiciary against parliamentary actions concerning their appointments?
What can be inferred about the independence of the lower judiciary from political influence based on the information provided?
What can be inferred about the independence of the lower judiciary from political influence based on the information provided?
What is the significance of s. 112 of the Constitution in the context of judicial appointments?
What is the significance of s. 112 of the Constitution in the context of judicial appointments?
What is the potential consequence of transferring judicial jurisdiction to holders of new judicial offices with different names and terms, according to the text?
What is the potential consequence of transferring judicial jurisdiction to holders of new judicial offices with different names and terms, according to the text?
What is the implication of 'The Judicature' in the context of judicial appointments, according to the text?
What is the implication of 'The Judicature' in the context of judicial appointments, according to the text?
What is the significance of Chapter VII in the context of judicial appointments, according to the text?
What is the significance of Chapter VII in the context of judicial appointments, according to the text?
What would be the consequence of not adhering to the provisions of Chapter VII for judicial appointments, according to the text?
What would be the consequence of not adhering to the provisions of Chapter VII for judicial appointments, according to the text?
What are the two minor exceptions referred to in the text with regard to the transfer of judicial power?
What are the two minor exceptions referred to in the text with regard to the transfer of judicial power?
