Caribbean BenchTalk
Caribbean BenchTalk is a podcast for high-level discourse among judicial officers across the English-speaking Caribbean - creating a space for thoughtful dialogue on the craft of judging and the development of jurisprudence in our region. We will explore the judicial pulse of the regional bench, examining contemporary issues and complex challenges that shape the administration of justice. Each month, we host conversations with judges, legal scholars, and regional experts on the matters most pertinent to the modern judiciary—from emerging legal technologies to the evolving standards of judicial ethics, our conversations are grounded in the realities of modern judicial work. This platform is dedicated to fostering a more connected, reflective, and informed judiciary—one that is responsive to the needs of Caribbean societies while remaining rooted in the rule of law. Full transcripts and supplementary resources for each episode are available via our official website. We invite judicial officers and members of the legal community to continue these essential conversations within their own jurisdictions. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the moderator, guest or individual contributors and, unless expressly stated, do not represent the official views, position, policy or decision of the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago, the courts, or any judicial officer. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, judicial guidance, or an authoritative statement of the law, nor is it intended to comment on, prejudice or influence the conduct or outcome of any matter before the courts. If there is a contemporary issue you believe warrants regional attention, we invite you to contact the team at judicialpodcast@ttlawcourts.org. Supported by the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago.
Episodes
In this episode of Caribbean BenchTalk, host the Honourable Justice Westmin James welcomes Professor Justice (Ret’d) Courtney A. Abel for a deeply reflective conversation on life beyond judicial office. Titled “Beyond the Bench: Retirement, Reinvention and Legacy,” this episode explores retirement not merely as the end of a judicial career, but as a profound transition in identity, purpose, health, family, service...
In this episode of Caribbean BenchTalk, host Justice Westmin James speaks with Mr. Bevil Wooding, Executive Director of the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions, about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in the legal and judicial landscape. The discussion explores what AI and generative AI mean for judicial officers, how emerging tools can assist with research, document management, transcription and case preparation, and ...
In the first episode of Caribbean BenchTalk, host the Honourable Mr. Justice Westmin James, Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago is joined by the Honourable Mr. Justice Vashiest Kokaram JA, of the Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for a thoughtful conversation on the development of Caribbean jurisprudence and the evolving role of judges across the region.
This episode explores how Caribbean courts are ...
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