The Cabinet of the Cayman Islands and The Legislative Assembly v Shirley Roulstone - Judgment
Constitutional interpretation of section 70 of the Cayman Islands Constitution (2009); Requirement for a general versus specific law to govern people-initiated referendums; Right to a fair and effective vote in referendums; Role of the Cabinet in setting referendum questions and dates; Application of international standards (Venice Commission Code of Good Practice on Referendums); Judicial review of legislative compliance with constitutional provisions; Separation of powers and judicial remedies for unconstitutional legislation; Application of the rule of law and legal certainty in referendum processes; Voter registration and eligibility under section 90; Campaign finance, broadcasting, and provision of objective information in referendums.
| Cause Number | Civ App 0006/2020 |
|---|---|
| Court | CICA (Civ) |
| Judge | Beatson JA, Field JA, Goldring P |
| Parties | The Cabinet of the Cayman Islands and The Legislative Assembly v Shirley Roulstone - Judgment |
| Judgment Date | 2020-07-02 |
| Subject | Constitutional interpretation of section 70 of the Cayman Islands Constitution (2009); Requirement for a general versus specific law to govern people-initiated referendums; Right to a fair and effective vote in referendums; Role of the Cabinet in setting referendum questions and dates; Application of international standards (Venice Commission Code of Good Practice on Referendums); Judicial review of legislative compliance with constitutional provisions; Separation of powers and judicial remedies for unconstitutional legislation; Application of the rule of law and legal certainty in referendum processes; Voter registration and eligibility under section 90; Campaign finance, broadcasting, and provision of objective information in referendums. |
| Filename (current) | 20-07-02_the_cabinet_of_the_cayman_islands_et_al_v_shirley_roulstone.pdf |
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