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Judicial Crisis? St.Kitts and Nevis Opposition Leader Calls for Appeals Court Justice Ventose to Step Aside

L-R Premier of Nevis and Opposition Leader of St. Kitts and Nevis, Mark Brantley and Saint Lucian, His Lordship Justice Eddy Ventose

The integrity of the Eastern Caribbean judicial system is under the spotlight as the Honourable Mark A. G. Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Leader of the Opposition, issues a strong call for action, stressing that justice must not only be done but must be manifestly seen to be done.

Brantley’s concerns center on Justice of Appeal Ventose, who is being urged to step aside from the Court of Appeal pending the resolution of a matter that directly involves him. The Premier suggests that either the Judicial and Legal Services Commission or the Chief Justice should take decisive action by temporarily removing him from the bench or refraining from scheduling him to hear cases.

“This would demonstrate that the perception of the rule of law, which is critical to maintaining public trust, is being given the paramount importance it deserves,” Brantley stated.

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The Opposition Leader did not mince words, warning that it is unacceptable for those entrusted with upholding justice to continue acting as if all is well. “We must never forget that the appearance of justice is just as important as justice itself,” he declared.

As pressure mounts, all eyes are now on the judiciary to see whether it will act to preserve public confidence or risk further scrutiny over its handling of this developing controversy.

Note: The preceding was originally published by Times Caribbean Online. Full story can be read here.

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