Constitution of The Bahamas

ContentsChapter VII. The JudicaturePart II. Court of Appeal

Article 99. Justices of the Court of AppealAppointing Justices of Appeal

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99.

In briefSets how the President and the other Justices of Appeal are appointed, and protects sitting Justices from later changes to the qualifications.

(1)

The President of the Court of Appeal and other Justices of Appeal shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Public Seal on the recommendation of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.

The Governor-General appoints the President of the Court of Appeal and the other Justices of Appeal by instrument (a formal written document) under the Public Seal, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister after the Prime Minister has consulted the Leader of the Opposition.

(2)

The qualifications for appointment as a Justice of Appeal may continue in office notwithstanding any subsequent variations in the qualifications so prescribed.

The qualifications a person needs to be appointed a Justice of Appeal are those set by any law in force at the time. However, a person who has already been appointed a Justice of Appeal may stay in office even if those qualifications are later changed.

Justices of the Court of AppealAppointing Justices of Appeal

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