Speeches

Reopening of Supreme Court 2026 – “Upholding the Rule of Law with Integrity”

Chief Justice’s opening speech (English version)
Chief Justice’s opening speech (French version) 

Reopening of Supreme Court 2025 – “Justice for All: A Shared Responsibility”

Chief Justice’s opening speech (English version)

Chief Justice’s opening speech (Creole version) 

Court of Appeal, December 2025 Session

Closing speech by President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Anthony Fernando & SI 94 of 2025 amendments to Court of Appeal Rules 2023 details

Court of Appeal, December 2024 Session

Closing speech by President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Anthony Fernando

Exploring Article 22 “Freedom of Expression” for Constitution Day 2024 

Opening Speech by Supreme Court Judge Brassel Adeline

“Freedom of Expression as set out under Article 22 (1) – Scope of the freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution” by Chief Justice Rony Govinden

“Freedom of expression and maintaining the authority and independence of the courts” by President of the Court of Appeal Justice Anthony Fernando

“Freedom of Expression: Its Application in the Legislative Branch of Government, Public Perception, and other practicalities of said right” by Leader of Government Business, Hon. Bernard Georges 

“Freedom of Expression and Restrictions in the Interest of Defense, Public Safety, Public Order, Public Morality, or Public Health: Article 22(2)(a)- It’s Application from a Prosecutorial Perspective Today, Public Perception, and Permissible Exceptions in a Democratic Society” by Public Prosecutor Naomi Evenor

Speeches and Presentations for the 120 Years of the Supreme Court & 30 Years of the Constitution Symposium (June 2023)

Chief Justice Rony Govinden’s address 

President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Anthony Fernando’s speech

Senior lawyer and Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly Mr. Bernard Georges’ speech

President of the Bar Association Mr. Divino Sabino’s powerpoint presentation

Former Chief Justice Mathilda Twomey