"The objective is to provide a more enlightened approach to dealing with possession of small quantities and smoking, while still meeting the ends of justice," wrote Jamaican Minister of Justice Mark Goldberg when he announced the measure last year.
Thus, dubious police methods defeat the very ends of justice by which such methods are justified.
This is not a case where rules of practice and procedure defeat the ends of justice.
Mr. Nel was charged with corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
He was convicted of corruption but cleared of defeating the ends of justice.
"We're here to see the ends of justice, no matter how that turns out".
But, in extraordinary circumstances, federal courts may issue an "unconditional" release order, barring retrial, to serve "the ends of justice".
The National Prosecuting Authority says it will charge him with corruption and "defeating the ends of justice".
Since it has come to this Court, I believe that the ends of justice require that it be concluded.
Nevertheless in March 2012, Gilroy was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice.
They also face charges of reset, or handling stolen goods, and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
