Attorneys-at-Law, Leslie Sobers and Leron Daly today took the oath of office as Temporary Magistrates in the presence of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Chief Justice Ian Chang, and families and friends of Sobers and Daly at the Prime Minister’s office, Wight’s Lane, Kingston.
Prime Minister Hinds extended Government’s appreciation to Sobers and Daly for accepting the appointment as Temporary Magistrate, which is actually a probationary period, after which they would be appointed Magistrates.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds interacts with newly appointed Temporary Magistrates Leslie Sobers and Leron Daly and Chief Justice Ian Chang at his Office
He noted that this year quite a few persons have come forward to take up the position as Magistrate, hence contributing to one of the most important institutions in the country.
The oath, which one takes as Magistrate is quite significant. The Magistrate is expected to divorce him or herself from emotions particularly those that would influence favour and fear and be objective in the expedition of duties, Prime Minister Hinds indicated.
Chang said that the newly appointed Temporary Magistrates should dispense their duties like Lady Justice, who is blind to the parties before her.
He highlighted that Magistrates should know their functions, various laws and carry out their duties responsibly and reasonably.
Chang highlighted that power is not conferred unto Magistrates but rather the power, which they emanate, is that of the State. He noted that Magistrates are the judicial arm of the state and they operate as public officials.
On November 15, Temporary Magistrate Fabayo Azore took the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Chief Justice Ian Chang, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Bibi Shalimar Ali-Hack and her family members at the Prime Minister’s office, Wight’s Lane, Kingston.
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