Estelle Leslie
Justice of the Supreme Court, Westmin James has ruled that Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Ian Haylock can proceed with a case of judicial review in the appointment by Prime Minister, John, Briceño, of one of his former subordinates, Estelle Leslie, as the new Comptroller of Customs.
Haylock through his attorneys, former Prime Minister, Dean Barrow and Darrell Bradley argued the case on Wednesday February 3. He asked the court to allow him leave to fully explore whether or not Leslie’s appointment was in accordance with the constitution. He also asked for an injunction to bar Leslie from taking up the appointment.
Ian Haylock
There is mass discontent in the Customs department as The Guardian has confirmed that a new Comptroller of Customs has been appointed much to the chagrin of the presumptive successor, Ian Haylock. Not to be left behind is the rank and file within the department who have commented that “she cannot lead us, as she has absolutely no leadership skills or capacity.” Haylock, as we understand it was summoned to Belmopan only to be told that he would not be given the office. He was told that his current subordinate, Estelle Leslie, has been appointed by no other than the Prime Minister. In effect, Haylock was huffed for a lower ranking officer.