Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George, has welcomed Guyana’s acceptance into the International Consortium for Court Excellence (ICCE), noting that the milestone affirms the Judiciary’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
The ICCE is an international network of Courts and organisations dedicated to promoting excellence in Judicial administration through the International Framework for Court Excellence (IFCE), which is a globally recognised quality management framework that is designed to assist Courts in achieving continuous improvement.
In a release from the Supreme Court, the Chancellor emphasized that the achievement of excellence is an ongoing responsibility requiring sustained effort and collaboration by all judicial officers and staff across all levels of the courts.
“As one of the three constitutional arms of the State, the Judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law, strengthening public trust, and providing the legal certainty necessary to support good governance, investment, and national development. Acceptance into the ICCE reinforces the Judiciary’s resolve to meet internationally recognized standards of court excellence so as to respond effectively to Guyana’s evolving social and economic landscape,” the Supreme Court statement said.
The Court further noted that achievement represents a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening governance, institutional performance, and the delivery of justice.
The Judiciary’s acceptance follows an extensive internal process that began in December 2024 with preparation for the Judiciary-wide self-assessment under the IFCE.
Between the 22nd July and 11th August, 2025, Judicial officers and staff participated in structured surveys designed to evaluate institutional performance against international standards.
“It reveals a fundamentally sound judiciary, with the capacity to become consistently excellent. As a result, the Judiciary analysed the data from the surveys and conducted a structured review of institutional systems and operations to determine areas that require focused attention. Several areas were identified and categorised for implementation in the short, medium, and long term. These areas are being advanced in alignment with the Judiciary’s Strategic Plan 2024 – 2031 to ensure coherence, sustainability, and measurable progress under the IFCE,” the statement explained.
The Supreme Court of Judicature, comprising the Court of Appeal, the High Court, and the Magistrates’ Courts, said it remains committed to strengthening the capacity of its leadership and human resources, advancing innovation by utilising technology, enhancing infrastructure, and expanding high quality service delivery in order to ensure trust and confidence in and access to justice throughout Guyana.
Guyana joins the Caribbean Court of Justice, the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil and the Judiciary of Jamaica as Regional members of the ICCE.
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