Caribbean Judges Defend Judicial Independence | Trinidad and Tobago News

Caribbean women judges unite in fierce defense of judicial independence after Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne sparked outrage by suggesting a judge should leave the country—or face deportation—for lenient sentencing. Regional judicial associations condemned his remarks as a dangerous erosion of the rule of law, stressing that judges must operate free from political pressure based on constitutional law and evidence. While Browne later acknowledged judicial autonomy, he defended public commentary on court decisions as necessary for protecting citizens. The standoff underscores a critical tension: can public safety demands override judicial independence—and what does that mean for democracy across the Caribbean? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5f623c747722b5e