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Chinese New Year Greetings, Year of The Dragon |
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Written by Muhammad Hardy Iman bin Abdullah Ukit
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Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
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The Honourable Chief
Justice Dato Seri Paduka Haji Kifrawi bin Dato Paduka Haji Kifli
extends his Chinese New Year greetings to all Officers and Staff of the
Supreme Court, Intermediate Court and the Magistrates' Court, as well as all the legal practitioners in Brunei Darussalam.
Wishing you and your family a prosperous new year.
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Recitation of the Al-Quran at the Supreme Court |
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Written by Muhammad Hardy Iman bin Abdullah Ukit
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Wednesday, 17 August 2011 |
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A Tedarus and Khatam Al-Quran ceremony was held on the 16th Ramadhan 1432H / 17th August 2011 at the High Court-Supreme Court Building in Bandar Seri Begawan.This ceremony was held in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Surah Al-Fatihah followed by the tadarus and the Khatam Al-Quran.
THe highlight of the event was the mass recitation of the 30th Juzu' of the Quran. The ceremony concluded with the breaking of the fast followed by a mass Maghrib prayer.
Present at the ceremony was the Chief Justice of Brunei Darussalam, the Honourable Dato Seri Paduka Hj Kifrawi bin Dato Paduka Hj Kifli, the Honourable High Court Judge Dato Paduka Hj Hairol Arni bin Hj Majid, and the DIrector of the State Judiciary Department Hj Serudin bin Hj Timbang.
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Press Release on Juvenile Courts |
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Written by Hj Badaruddin Hj Abdul Karim
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Thursday, 14 April 2011 |
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On 1st March 2010, the Juvenile Court of Brunei Darussalam was established following the enforcementof the Children and Young Persons Order 2006 (CYPO). This Act introduced asignificant change in dealing with young offenders under the age of 18 and alsoprovides for children and young persons in need of care and protection. The Juvenile Court only assumes jurisdiction over children and young persons. They are known as Juveniles. The Children and Young Persons Order 2006 defines a child and a young person asfollows: - ‘Child’ as being a person who is below the age of 14 years
- ‘Young Person’ as being a person who is 14 years of age or above and below the age of 18
The criminal jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court is spelt out in s.10 of the CYPO. It tries criminal offences committed by Children or Young Persons, except where: - The offence is triable only by the High Court; or
- The Child or Young Person is jointly charged with another person who is above 18 years of age.
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Calendar for 2012
Monday, 9th January 2012 to Wednesday, 22nd February 2012
(Visiting Judge)
Tuesday, 13th March 2012 (tentative)
Legal Year
Tuesday, 8th May 2012 to Saturday, 2nd June 2012 (tentative)
Court of Appeal
Monday, 4th June 2012 to Saturday, 14th July 2012 (tentative)
High Court (Visiting Judge)
Monday, 5th November 2012 to Saturday, 1st December 2012 (tentative)
Court of Appeal
Monday, 5th November 2012 to Saturday, 15th December 2012 (tentative)
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