Court of Appeal Closure March 14 2025

NOTICE THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT OF APPEAL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY 14 MARCH 2025 TO FACILITATE A STAFF DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE. PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTIES WITH FILING DEADLINES ON 14 MARCH 2025 ARE ENCOURAGED TO FILE DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

The Passing of Dr Adolph Edwards

The General Legal Council deeply regrets the recent passing of Dr Adolph Edwards. On Saturday February 15 2025, we celebrate his life of service at the Hope United Church at 10:00am. Dr. Edwards was called to the Bar at the Inner … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

ID Requirements for Supreme Court

 To all Members of the Legal Profession, Notification has been given by the Supreme Court, that new security measures will shortly be instituted for attorneys to access the Temple Lane entrance of the Supreme Court Building. Attorneys will then be … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

In Memoriam – Barbara Gayle

The General Legal Council joins with all members of the media and legal fraternities and the business community in expressing deep sorrow at the gruesome and brutal death of an honourable hardworking and honest Jamaican. Barbara Gayle was a true … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Notice re Staff Changes

Effective March 1, 2024, Donette McLean was appointed Secretary of the General Legal Council. With her extensive experience and proven track record in Administration and Human Resource Management at the Council for over 17 years, we are confident that she … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

The Passing of the Hon. Mr Justice C. Dennis Morrison OJ. CD. JA (Retd.)

Statement of the General Legal Council on the passing of the Hon. Mr Justice C. Dennis Morrison OJ. CD. JA (Retd.) The Hon. Mr Justice C. Dennis Morrison, OJ, CD, JA (Retd) was a giant of the legal profession. He … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Lance Rose’s Clients’ Files to be Collected

NOTICE Members of the public are hereby advised that Mr. Lance Rose, Attorney-at-Law of 22B Old Hope Road, Kingston 5, in the parish of St. Andrew died on September 23, 2023. Pursuant to Section 20C (2) of the Legal Profession … [CLICK TO READ MORE]