CCJ under pressure as judges’ leaked emails raise questions over independence…Court says claims risk mischaracterisation without context(Kaieteur News) An explosive internal rift at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has triggered fresh concerns about the independence and credibility of the region’s highest court, following leaked emails in which sitting judges accuse President Justice Winston Anderson of “dictatorial” leadership, panel manipulation and attempts to influence judicial opinions. The revelations have sparked alarm in Guyana, particularly over allegations that the court’s internal tensions spilled into the politically sensitive Mohamed v MOHA extradition matter involving Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament Azruddin Mohamed. The Caribbean Court of Justice remains committed to providing accessible fair and efficient justice for the people and states of the Caribbean Community.” Hinds asked, noting that the Caribbean public cannot afford to ignore questions of this magnitude. The CCJ President raising the matter with Norton would be seen as interference in a case which has to be decided by the President and the Opposition Leader.