Under the Road Traffic Act and Regulations, motorists are currently required to observe the designated speed limit in school areas or cut their speed further to protect children. Stay tuned.
Under the Protected Disclosures Act, 2011, employees are encouraged to report improper conduct within their organizations to the Integrity Commission. Stay tuned to hear more.
Under the Justices of the Peace Act, Justices of the Peace or JPs promote and protect the rights of individuals. This involves assisting residents in conflict management. In this vein, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck is imploring JPs to help deliver justice to members of the public using the various services available. This in light of the numerous murders resulting from...
As in many parts of the world, Child labour is illegal under Jamaican law. In fact, the government has made great strides in reducing the number of children engaging in child labour over the years through legislation and social intervention. The objective is to achieve eradication of the crime by 2025. And even as efforts continue to stamp out the...
The government continues to take critical steps to address the issue of domestic violence and protect the rights of survivors. Among them, the recent passage of the bill to amend the Domestic Violence Act implementing greater penalties for perpetrators, with plans in motion to further review the Act. In today’s edition of You and the Law, we examine some of...
Efficiency is the name of the game for the Corporate Area Traffic Court, which has been working overtime to clear the backlog of outstanding traffic tickets, this year. Stay with us as we provide an update on the efforts of the court and the police to stay up to date with current cases.
It is not uncommon to see No Refund No Exchange signs in business establishments such as retail stores, or printed on receipts after purchases. But are these signs lawful or enforceable, or just a scare tactic? Today on You and the Law, Principal Attorney-at-Law, Shuana-Kaye Smith of Shuana-Kaye A. Smith and Associates, presents legal arguments on the matter.
Even as shoppers scurry to make last minute purchases before Christmas, shoppers should keep in mind that they may have issues with their purchases, and a refund is not guaranteed in all circumstances. In today's edition of You and the Law, we explore the issue of refunds. Stay tuned.
This festive season thousands of Jamaicans are expected to are shop online and bring in all sorts of packages. The purchase of these goods and services will typically be done with credit and debit cards, opening shoppers up to various types of cyber criminal activity from hackers and scammers. On today’s programme, Jamaica’s Consumer Protection Agency- the Consumer Affairs Commission,...
‘Tis the season for Furniture and appliance shopping. And some Jamaicans are already scouting that new living room set, TV, washing machine, refrigerator, or the latest gadget for Christmas. If you decide to take out an item on Hire Purchase, then there are some legal requirements you need to consider.
The Christmas season is in indeed the most wonderful time of the year. And this rings true for both consumers and vendors. It’s a time of increased economic activity, including and splurging on gifts, Christmas decorations, food supplies, furniture and so much more. To help consumers navigate this period of high activity in the marketplace, we will explore some basic...
The Government is moving to change aspects of the Firearms Act, to among other things increase the mandatory minimum sentence for prohibited weapons and activities. We explore the planned amendments on today’s programme, stay tuned.
All motor vehicles are licensed to carry a maximum number of passengers. According to the Road Traffic Act, every motor vehicle certificate of fitness, certificate of title, and license certificate states the seating capacity. Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith notes that taxi and bus operators who overload public passenger vehicles are in breach of the law and...
Today on You and the Law, we will look at the Copyright Amendment Act 2023, which was passed in the Senate without amendment on Friday, November 3. Stay with us to hear more.