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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September 2024
Beneficial interests are ‘property’ under the MCO; partial adjustment permitted and strike-out of ancillary claim dismissed.
Matrimonial Causes Ordinance – ancillary relief – property adjustment orders – beneficial interest constitutes ‘property’ – court may adjust shares/beneficial interests under s28(1)(a) – s30(1) sale power follows where s27/28 order made – strike-out inappropriate; amendment is proper remedy.
24 September 2024
Applicants failed to establish a real possibility of apparent bias against the Commissioner; application dismissed.
Public law — Judicial review — Apparent bias — Test of the fair-minded and informed observer — Disclosure to Integrity Commission — Limits of Integrity Commission advice — Declaratory relief in public law — Proper forum for alleged Public Service Handbook breaches.
24 September 2024