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Unfairly Dismissed Officer wins Appeal

Unfairly Dismissed Officer wins AppealAntigua St. john's - The Police Service Commission’s application for a stay of execution was dismissed by the Caribbean Court of Appeal on Monday.

It ruled that the applicant had failed to provide sufficient basis for the court to exercise its discretion in granting a stay.

The PSC made the application after Constable Clifford Jackson won his case against them for unfair dismissal.

In September 2012, Justice Astaphan ruled that the officer was unfairly dismissed and that all salaries and benefits be paid to him - about $200,000.



Jackson, who had been in the force for 10 years, was sacked in 2007 after charges of misconduct and insubordination.

In addition to having the motion denied, the court also ruled that the applicant should bear the full cost of the proceedings, $1,500.

Jackson was represented by attorney-at-law Samantha Marshall while Dr David Dorsett appeared on the PSC’s behalf.

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Susan

#9 CIROC » 2013-02-26 11:01

Susan,perhaps you should kiss her backsides in the mean time.What is the Marshall spirit.She went to court and won a case.Can she also walk on water.
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PSC LOST- STAY OF EXECUTION

#8 RAWLSTON POMPEY » 2013-02-26 10:42

Justice Thomas Astaphan had already ruled in favour of the "...Unfairly Dismissed Constable" [Caribarena: Through the Eyes of Justice Astaphan].

He did not seek a "...Stay of Execution" against the Judgment, and therefore, wins no appeal. The Judgment stands.

Instead, it was the "...Police Service Commission (PSC) who sought a "...Stay of Execution" through attorney Dr. David Dorset that has "...LOST" the legal challenge.

Hence, it may have been captioned "...PSC LOST APPEAL."
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IGNORANCE AND INCIVILITY

#7 RAWLSTON POMPEY » 2013-02-26 10:10

Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise.

Woe be unto the person who flourishes in ignorance;

The concerned citizen has shown that he has no appreciation for the "...proper administration of justice" by those with the "...legal knowledge" and charged with its "...impartial, fair and equitable dispensation."

Sadly, he appeared to be still savoring "...JUNGLE JUSTICE," thereby continues to "...wallow in ignorance and incivility."

It pays to read, understand and learn.
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@ Susan

#6 SlyThatGuy » 2013-02-26 10:05

Please excuse me, Susan, for speaking rudely; you look ridiculous sending Justice Astaphan congratulation for doing a great job. Are you nuts? It's quite obvious that she awarded Mr. Jackson no payment for his physical pain and suffering,which would have served as a strong message to the defendant not to pull this kind of stunt again. I'm pretty sure that this man and his family have suffered stress over the last five or six years as a result of this wrongful termination,but you call it a "great"job even though the judge did not compensate him for that. If that's the kind of spirit you know and want from a good judge,I want no parts of it.
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justice

#5 farmer cop ST.KITTS » 2013-02-26 09:14

We need that kinda justice here in St.kitts our system tooooo corrupt, well done job SAMATHA
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RE: Unfairly Dismissed Officer wins Appeal

#4 Helen Carr » 2013-02-26 08:26

Well done Samantha, justice have been done for this Police Constable.
PC enjoy and celebrate laughing in their faces.
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Unfairly

#3 Susan » 2013-02-26 07:51

Good for Samatha, you have done a great job, keep up the good work.
Have more work to do, better things are ahead for you. That's the Marhall spirit that I know. GOD BELSS!!!!
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No order

#2 Concerned Citizen » 2013-02-26 07:23

These cases just show that there will always be rouge cop within the force...even justices are upholding the insorbordiation and disregard that cops are showing their superiors and we think anything good can come of this...he do not really want to be no cop he is just going back on the job to spite them. I hope the revenge he seeking by going back on the job wou;dn't come back to bite him in the ass.
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Vegas

#1 Las » 2013-02-26 06:16

Just pay the damn man!!!
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