Justice
April 6, 2010

Associate Chief Judge of Provincial Court Appointed

The Honourable Felix Collins, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, today announced the appointment of Robert Hyslop as Associate Chief Judge of Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.

"Judge Hyslop has had an extensive career in the legal profession, including the last 21 years as a judge of Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador," said Minister Collins. "While serving as a judge he has contributed greatly to the administration of justice in our province and I am confident his experiences will prove invaluable as he serves as Associate Chief Judge."

The Associate Chief Judge performs duties assigned by the Chief Judge of Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. As well, when the Chief Judge is unable to perform his or her duties or the position becomes vacant, the Associate Chief Judge performs these duties.

"Judge Hyslop has served in all judicial centres in Newfoundland and Labrador and has a strong understanding of the operations of these regions," said Minister Collins. "I offer him my congratulations on this appointment and wish him well in this important role for Provincial Court."

Judge Hyslop is a graduate of the University of King's College with a bachelor of arts, Dalhousie University with a bachelor of law and has also received a master of laws (Merit) in criminology and criminal justice from the University of London, England. He has worked with the Department of Justice, appeared at every level of court in Canada and served as a member of the Canadian delegation to the sixth United Nations Congress of the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders in Venezuela. Judge Hyslop was appointed Queen's counsel in 1988 and appointed as a judge of Provincial Court in 1989.

The appointment as Associate Chief Judge was effective March 31, 2010.

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Media contact:
Ken Morrissey
Director of Communications
Department of Justice
709-729-6985, 685-6612
kenmorrissey@gov.nl.ca

2010 04 06                                12:45 p.m.


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