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Justice Brian Alleyne | BRIDGETOWN, Barbados , CMC - The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Bar Association Friday slammed sub regional leaders for the manner in which they are selecting a new Chief Justice for the Eastern Caribbean
Supreme Court.
President Nicole Sylvester told the Caribbean Media Corporation that regional lawyers were particularly concerned that Justice Brian Alleyne, who acted as OECS Chief Justice for nearly two years, was apparently being over
looked for the post even after his "exemplary" performance on the job.
At their recent summit in Antigua the OECS leaders discussed the appointment of a permanent Chief Justice, but it was understood that Alleyne's name was not among the two being considered for the post.
"It is with consternation and bewilderment that the OECS Bar Association and its constituent members have learnt that Justice Brian Alleyne is apparently being ignored in the selection process for the highest judicial office in
the OECS," Sylvester said.
Sylvester described Alleyne, a Dominican national, as a very "credible and sound" judicial offer who "is well known for his sound and reasoned judgement, exemplary judicial temperament, strong administrative qualities
and deep commitment to the ongoing and sweeping reform process within the OECS".
She told CMC while the Bar was not aware of the identities of ~~adz:Right~~the other persons being considered, over the past 21 months Alleyne demonstrated his suitability for the job and it would be "totally unfair" for him not to be
permanently appointed to the post.
"The apparent exclusion of Justice Alleyne from active consideration by the OECS Heads of Government is profoundly unfair and represents a major blow to the independence of the judiciary capable of tarnishing the international
standing and reputations of our courts," she said.
The OECS Bar President said the manner in which the matter was being handled could give a sense of political interference in the judiciary.
"It creates a political interference in the administration of justice and this is what we say will bring our reputation as a court, a very sound court, into disrepute and our standing internationally is damaged," she charged.
She pledged that the OECS Bar would not remain silent on the matter and called on regional heads to reconsider the exclusion of Justice Alleyne from the selection process.
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