Limitation on lawsuits in Turks and Caicos comes into effect in October
The Limitations of Actions Ordinance 2021 which was enacted into law by the House of Assembly one year ago will soon come into effect following a one-year grace period. As of October 11, 2022, legal action for disputes that are several years old will no longer be entertained when that day arrives. The new law also extends limitation periods for some actions and excludes some action from certain limitations periods. Some civil actions under the new law like defamation, other malicious falsehoods, tort and simple contract which would have been considered expired by the commencement date of October 14, 2021 …
Justice Gruchot Appointed TCI High Court Judge
Justice Anthony Stephen Gruchot has taken up his appointment to the Turks and Caicos Islands Supreme Court after being sworn in by His Excellency the Governor Nigel Dakin on August 5th, 2022. Justice Gruchot, whose appointment took effect on September 1st, is a graduate of the Sheffield Hallam University in England. He obtained his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Sheffield University in 1998. In April 2000 Justice Gruchot was admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales and was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a Barrister through Lincoln’s Inn in November 2006. Justice Gruchot practised …
Mediation Centre Opens in Turks and Caicos Islands
A mediation centre dedicated to dispute resolution and restorative justice for the people of Turks and Caicos Islands has been opened in the country. Victims of crime as well as persons impacted by it now have a place to achieve healing and closure through Victim-Offender mediation. According to Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, both court-connected mediation and the restorative justice process will be accessed at the Mediation Centre which was opened on July 15 at Emily House in Providenciales. The Mediation Centre will be the neutral place away from the intimidations associated with courtrooms; providing comfort, to allow for meaningful mediation …
Mediation Centre Opens in Turks and Caicos Islands
A mediation centre dedicated to dispute resolution and restorative justice for the people of Turks and Caicos Islands has been opened in the country. Victims of crime as well as persons impacted by it now have a place to achieve healing and closure through Victim-Offender mediation. According to Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang, both court-connected mediation and the restorative justice process will be accessed at the Mediation Centre which was opened on July 15 at Emily House in Providenciales. The Mediation Centre will be the neutral place away from the intimidations associated with courtrooms; providing comfort, to allow for meaningful mediation …
Digital Access to Turks & Caicos Laws Imminent
Attorney-General of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, QC, announced that the laws of the land will be digitized and made public for residents of the country. With the passing of a motion in the House of Assembly, the preparation and publication of the revised laws will be made available online with free access to them. “The Cabinet has made the decision that in terms of the laws which are kept up to date and available on the Attorney General’s website and are updated as they are passed in the house of assembly and as they are made by …
Digital Access to Turks & Caicos Laws Imminent
Attorney-General of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowles, QC, announced that the laws of the land will be digitized and made public for residents of the country. With the passing of a motion in the House of Assembly, the preparation and publication of the revised laws will be made available online with free access to them. “The Cabinet has made the decision that in terms of the laws which are kept up to date and available on the Attorney General’s website and are updated as they are passed in the house of assembly and as they are made by …
Turks and Caicos Islands Judiciary Announces Christmas Recess
Turks and Caicos Islands Judiciary announced that the Christmas Recess shall commence on Thursday 23rd December, 2021 and end on Monday 3rd January, 2022. During the Christmas Recess the Chief Justice will be available to deal only with matters that are urgent or require prompt attention. The first term in the 2022 legal year will commence on Tuesday 4th January, 2022. Court Business During the Christmas Recess A person who wishes to have a matter listed for hearing during the recess must file a certificate of urgency along with an affidavit, which must set out the reasons why the matter …
Turks & Caicos brings into force legislation to protect survivors of domestic abuse
The Domestic Violence Ordinance 2015, a landmark piece of legislation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, came into force on 3rd December 2021. This legislation will enhance the protection of persons who are survivors of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Ordinance forms part of the Family Legislation that was passed by the House of Assembly in 2015. They consist of the Child (Care and Protection) Ordinance, the Adoption Ordinance, the Family Law (Guardianship, Custody, and Access to Children) Ordinance, and the Domestic Violence Ordinance. Previous legislation did not make provision for persons who are cohabiting to obtain a protection order. …
Turks & Caicos brings into force legislation to protect survivors of domestic abuse
The Domestic Violence Ordinance 2015, a landmark piece of legislation in the Turks and Caicos Islands, came into force on 3rd December 2021. This legislation will enhance the protection of persons who are survivors of domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Ordinance forms part of the Family Legislation that was passed by the House of Assembly in 2015. They consist of the Child (Care and Protection) Ordinance, the Adoption Ordinance, the Family Law (Guardianship, Custody, and Access to Children) Ordinance, and the Domestic Violence Ordinance. Previous legislation did not make provision for persons who are cohabiting to obtain a protection order. …
Bar Association Offers Bursary Grant to Law Students
The TCI Bar Council announced the details of the annual TCI Bar Association Bursary Grant and invites suitably qualified applicants to apply. The Bursary Grant is a monetary award offered to students who are Turks and Caicos Islanders and are enrolled in full-time legal education at tertiary level. The programme of study must lead to a qualifying law degree permitting the student to further enroll onto a vocational law program geared towards the practice of law in accordance with section 5(1)(a) of the Legal Profession Ordinance and who must demonstrate an intention to return to the Turks and Caicos Islands …