Belize Judiciary Mourns Passing of Retired CCJ Judge Jacob Wit

Belize’s Chief Justice, Madam Louise Esther Blenman, of the Senior Courts of Belize, on behalf of the Judiciary of Belize, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of retired Judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice, Justice Jacob Wit.  Justice Wit, who passed away on January 16, was a member of the inaugural bench of our apex court. Justice Wit is widely recognized for his outstanding legal acumen, with specific expertise in civil law, and for his excellent contribution to the development of jurisprudence not only in Belize, but also throughout the wider Caribbean region. Additionally, Justice Wit was the Deputy Chairman of the CCJ Academy for Law, which is the educational branch of the Caribbean Court of Justice. The CCJ Academy for Law coordinates seminars, conferences and workshops to improve judicial administration, and to encourage judicial best practices regionally, which have been enlightening. The Senior Courts of Belize, seeks to honor the legacy of the late Justice Wit by ensuring the operationalization of the Needham’s Point Declaration through the newly formed Criminal Justice Board of Belize.