Falkland Islands Courts & Tribunals

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Today, Dr Eadaoin O'Brien facilitated training of our JPs on family law and practice. The FI Court Service is committed to building the capacity and resilience of its judiciary. For more information on the services we provide, visit us at: courts.gov.fk

The Hon. Sir Robin Spencer DL, recently retired High Court Judge (2010-2023) visited us on Friday. We were delighted to welcome Justice Spencer and to chat about our justice system with him. Pictured below, from L to R, HHJ Malcolm Simmons, Aisha de Four, Justice Robin Spencer

Looking for a key appointment in a beautiful location? We are seeking a new Head of Courts & Tribunals. Central responsibility is to manage the Courts administration and to monitor its efficiency and quality. For full details: Falkland Islands Government (jgp.co.uk)

5 Justices of the Peace were sworn in by the Acting Governor this evening. JPs are volunteer judicial office holders, appointed on merit after demonstrating good character, social awareness and reliability. We are grateful to them for their commitment to serve the FI community.

HM Coroner for the Falkland Islands, H.H.J. Malcolm Simmons, is this week facilitating a 4-day DVI Investigator Course for volunteers recruited from across the Falkland Islands community. Pictured: trainees participating in the mortuary exercise. Trainers: @dviresilience

The Falkland Islands' Guide to Judicial Conduct has today been updated and issued by the Chief Justice. For more information on resources available and how we can serve you, visit us at: courts.gov.fk

Happening Now! The Court Service is at the Safeguarding Adults in the Falkland Islands Awareness event at the Town Hall. This year's theme is "Working in Partnership". We are here until 2:00 pm. Not able to drop in? See all our services at courts.gov.fk

The Court Service's Legal Aid Guidance has been updated. For more information on our services, visit us at courts.gov.fk

Happy Anniversary to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands - 178 years! #Falklands #AccessToJustice