Haiti - Justice : Swearing in of 8 new judges of the Court of Cassation (Video PM speech)

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Haiti - Justice : Swearing in of 8 new judges of the Court of Cassation (Video PM speech)
08/03/2023 08:39:40

On Tuesday March 7, 2023, Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry attended the swearing-in ceremony for the 8 new judges of the Court of Cassation, in the presence of members of the Government, Myrlande Manigat, President of the High Council of the Transition, representatives of the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), representatives of associations of magistrates, members of the High Staff of the Armed Forces of Haiti and the National Police of Haiti and representatives of the diplomatic and consular corps among others...

Names of installed Judges :
Me Marie Joceline Cazimir,
Ms Ketsia Charles,
Mr Frantz Drice,
Me Maguy Florestal,
Me Anès J. Joazéus,
Me Louiseme Joseph,
Me Rameau Patrick Metellus
Me Frantzi Philemo

Me Marie Joceline Cazimir, who spoke on behalf of her newly installed colleagues, declared that the choice of the Prime Minister was an "informed choice" underlining "We are, among many other magistrates, women and men of integrity, competent, serious, respectful of principle who have their togas and their immaculate toques, who know the legal system perfectly well."

Excerpt from the intervention of the Head of Government
"[...] The event that brings us together today must be marked with a milestone and set an example for future generations to follow when it comes to finding solutions to national problems.

If there is one observation that is unanimous among us, it is the observation that our country is going through a very special moment in its history.

The Haitian people watching us today expect exemplary behavior from you, real independence of political powers and financial forces, high moral integrity, the courage to resist pressure and to make decisions based on law and, finally, competence [...]"

Speech by Prime Minister a.i. Henry :

S/ HaitiLibre