The Government of Guyana today expressed deep regret at the passing of former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Cecil Claude Kennard, CCH.
A statement from the government said that Justice Kennard served this country with distinction and humility since 1962, first as a private practitioner in the Ancient County of Berbice.
“Ever since, he gave over 50 years of service to Guyana in a number of capacities, among which were senior State Counsel in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Court of Appeal Justice, Chief Justice, Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority”, the statement said.
It added that he presided over the Judiciary at a time when Guyana experienced major constitutional reforms and the respect and independence of the judiciary was restored.
The Government extended condolences to Justice Kennard’s family.
