The Court of Appeal and the High Court are collectively referred to as “the Supreme Court”.

Barbados’ Judicial System is administered by the Chief Justice supported by the ‘Court Service” of the Registration Department, headed by the Registrar.

The Supreme Court of Judicature Act, Cap. 117A provides for the establishment of a Judicial Council chaired by the Chief Justice. The membership of the Judicial Council comprises the Judges, the Solicitor General, a Magistrate appointed by the Governor General, the Registrar, the President of the Barbados Bar Association and representatives of the Barbados Bar Association and persons drawn from civil society.

The mandate of the Judicial Council includes the formulation of policy in relation to all matters affecting the performance of the courts; keeping under review matters of jurisdiction and procedure and preparation of annual budgets.