As one important arm of the tripartite governance structure of the State of Guyana, the National Assembly cannot be unmindful of the views and opinions of the High Court of the Supreme Court of Judicature, another important arm of the State, when it pronounces on matters that directly, or indirectly, affect the National Assembly. Every effort will be made always to respect the High Court’s opinions; provided that the independence of the National Assembly is not impinged. In a previous Ruling (No. 3 of 2013), it was stated that there is no “burden or duty” placed on the National Assembly to adopt or enforce rulings of the High Court. This position was essentially repeated in Ruling No. 4 of 2013. However, given the doctrine of comity (mutual respect by one branch of State or another), the National Assembly is always respectful of, and grateful for, opinions and interpretations provided by the High Court from time to time. This is so even in light of the fact that an appeal has been filed in the Court of Appeal against the decision on February 25, 2014. It is of paramount importance that the three branches of State – the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial, respect each other’s authority and decisions derived thereform. ~ Hon. Raphael G. C. Trotman, M.P. Speaker of the National Assembly Dated this 9th day of April, 2014
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 21:45:37 +0000
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