Supreme Court of Turks and Caicos Islands

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters; appellate jurisdiction over appeals from the Magistrate’s Court and other statutory bodies such as the National Insurance Board and the Liquor Licensing Board; and supervisory jurisdiction over lower adjudicatory bodies and the actions of government.

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Judgment date
May 2021
A judge who remains partner in a firm appearing in the case must recuse if a fair‑minded observer would see a real possibility of bias.
Judicial conduct – recusal – apprehended bias – test of the fair‑minded and informed observer (Porter v
Magill) – continuing partnership with firm appearing in proceedings may give rise to a real possibility of bias. Presumed/automatic disqualification where judge has an interest in a party – Dimes/Locabail. Waiver of objection – must be clear, unequivocal and informed
27 May 2021
21 May 2021
Applicant failed to prove unreasonable behaviour or requisite five-year separation; divorce petition dismissed.
Matrimonial law – Divorce on breakdown – Unreasonable behaviour – credibility and admissions against interest; Five years’ separation – when living apart indicates breakdown (separation by agreement for medical/immigration reasons excluded); Power to revise unperfected oral judgment.
17 May 2021
14 May 2021
Constitutional Law
7 May 2021
Criminal law
7 May 2021
Criminal law
7 May 2021