Justice Cummings-Edwards’ appointment premature – former AG
Ian Chang still acting Chief Justice
The appointment of Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Yonette Cummings–Edward to act as Chief Justice after Justice Ian Chang, S, CCCH, proceeded on preretirement leave is said to be premature and contrary to the provisions in the Guyana Constitution.
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Justice Cummings-Edwards
This view was expressed by Justice Charles Ramson, SC, OR, who served as Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).
Justice Ramson, in a letter to this publication on Saturday, said that despite being on leave, Justice Chang still remained the acting Chief Justice until his appointment was revoked by the President or he reaches the age of retirement, as outlined in the Constitution of Guyana.
As a matter of fact, he pointed to Article 127 (2) of the Constitution which clearly outlines the circumstances under which a Chief Justice or Chancellor can be appointed.
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Justice Charles Ramson, SC, OR