Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Sir David lecture: Tiptoeing Through Minefields

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FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE of Barbados Sir David Simmons delivered a public lecture at the Supreme Court, Whitepark, St Michael, last Friday.

The topic was Sustaining the Judicial Branch of Government for 50 years after Independence – Tiptoeing Through Minefields.

In his lecture, Sir David outlined some of the problems plaguing the judiciary, including systemic issues; the structure of the courts and the appointment of more judicial personnel.

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