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Her Excellency the Governor Jane Owen is pleased to announce two new appointments to the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC):
1. Chairman - Mr. Julien (Nick) Freeland
a. Mr. Freeland has been appointed as Chairman of the JLSC under Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009 s.105(1)(a), effective 9 January 2024 to 8 January 2028. Chairman Freeland succeeds former Chairman Mr. Ormond Williams, whose tenure ended on 31 December 2023.
2. Member - Mrs. Frances (Myrtle) Brandt KC
a. Mrs. Brandt has been appointed as a Member under s.105(1)(e) from 10 January 2024 to 9 January 2028. Member Brandt succeeds former Member Mr. Langston Sibblies, whose tenure ended on 31 December 2023.
The JLSC is an independent body established under Section 105 of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009 and has an important role to play in upholding democracy and supporting good governance in the Cayman Islands. One of the primary functions of the JLSC is to make recommendations to the Governor pertaining to decisions about the judicature and senior members of the Government’s legal services.
Mr. Freeland and Mrs. Brandt join existing JLSC Members: President of the Court of Appeal Sir John Goldring s.105(1)(b), Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale s.105(1)(c), Justice Adrian Saunders s.105(1)(d), Dame Janice Pereira s.105(1)(d), and Mr. Guy Locke s.105(1)(e). The current complement of the JLSC is seven, with the intention of appointing an additional Member under s.105(1)(a) as soon as possible which will bring the full complement of the JLSC to eight.
“I congratulate Mr. Freeland and Mrs. Brandt on their appointments to the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, which plays a crucial role in supporting the good governance of the Cayman Islands. I offer my sincere thanks to the Chairman and all Members for their commitment and dedication to the work of the Commission” said Her Excellency.