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In a statement, signed by Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck the Government welcomed the Court of Appeal's decision, noting that it validates the legislation and brings finality to the matter.
The Government has expressed satisfaction with the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn a previous ruling by the Constitutional Review Court, affirming the validity of legislation that raised the retirement age for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Auditor General from 60 to 65 years.
This ruling clears the way for DPP Paula Llewellyn, who had been out of office pending the decision, to resume her duties at the earliest opportunity. The legislation, which aligns the retirement age of these key offices with that of other public sector employees, had been challenged by the Parliamentary Opposition as unconstitutional.
In a statement, signed by Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck the Government welcomed the Court of Appeal's decision, noting that it validates the legislation and brings finality to the matter.
“The Government is extremely pleased that the legislation, which was attacked as unconstitutional, has been declared valid and constitutional,” the statement said.
The Government indicated it would await the written judgment from the Court of Appeal before making any further comments.
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