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Newly installed President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Paulette Kirkland, delivers the keynote address at the half-yearly meeting of the Manchester Chapter of the LMAJ, held on January 22 at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville. Also pictured is President of the LMAJ Chapter in Manchester, Dr. Wendy Freckleton.

Lay Magistrates Urged to Remain Firm as Custodians of Fairness

Lay Magistrates are encouraged to remain firm as custodians of fairness and guardians of community justice, as their progress is measured by the lived experiences of the people they serve. Making the call, newly installed President of the Lay Magistrates’...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on January 20.

House Commences Debate on Bill to Modernise and Strengthen Jury System

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CAD to Spearhead Traffic Ticket Public Day at St. Catherine Parish Court on March 4

Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, addresses first-year law students pursuing Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies, Mona, on January 19. The Ministry handed over 300 hard copies of the Consolidated Constitution of Jamaica to the students.

Law Students Receive Copies of Consolidated Constitution of Jamaica

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 13).

Parliament to Establish Joint Select Committee to Review Jury Act

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on January 13.

6 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

$558 Million Spent in 2024/25 to Renovate and Improve Courts

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is reporting that in the last financial year (2024/25), the Government spent $558 million to renovate and improve courts. Mr. Chuck made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on January 13. The Minister was responding to comments made by Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, who has once...

6 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

CHIEF JUDGE HIGHLIGHTS PERFORMANCE OF THE COURTS

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes has recognised the performance of several of the country’s courts and the strides being made to improve efficiency within the judicial system. “The parish courts continue to deliver outstanding service even though the time standard has been reduced to 20 months, the net backlog is still under three per cent. So, in the face of...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, displays one of the solar lights presented to residents of Hanover during the Ministry

7 months ago ChristmasJustice and Constitutional Affairs

Hundreds Of Hanover Families Benefit From Justice Ministry’s Christmas Outreach

More than 500 residents of Hanover were treated to a warm meal, gifted care packages and benefited from legal advice as the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs brought Christmas cheer to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The outreach activity, held at Rusea’s High School in Lucea on Friday (Dec. 19), formed part of the Government’s initiative to redirect traditional...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, third left), is surrounded by the 26 newly installed Justices of the Peace (JP) for Hanover at the commissioning ceremony held at the Grand Palladium hotel in the parish on Friday (Dec.19).Custos of Hanover, the Hon. Lennox Anderson-Jackson is seated third right.

7 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Justices Of The Peace Urged To Recommit To Selfless Service

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has charged Justices of the Peace (JP) to recommit to active, selfless service in their communities. Addressing the commissioning of 26 new JPs for Hanover at the Grand Palladium hotel in the parish on Friday (Dec. 19), he said that too many JPs are using the title as a social badge...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated second left), and Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (seated second right), are surrounded by newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JP) for the parish, during a ceremony held on Thursday (Dec. 4) at Kingston Bookshop, downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment are Interim Chairman, Justices of the Peace of Jamaica, Kingston Association, Cynthia Cooke (seated left) and instructor and Puisne Judge, Sonia Bertram Linton (seated right).

7 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

80 New JPs for Kingston

The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving Kingston has been boosted with the commissioning of 80 new officers on Thursday (Dec. 4). They took and subscribed to the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance during a ceremony on Thursday (Dec. 4) at Kingston Bookshop in downtown Kingston. In his address to the newly installed JPs, Minister of...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the commissioning ceremony for 80 Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Kingston, held on Thursday (Dec. 4), at the Kingston Bookshop in downtown Kingston.

7 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

JPs Urged to Volunteer to Conduct Household Damage Assessments

Justices of the Peace (JPs) across the island are being asked to volunteer to conduct Hurricane Melissa damage assessments. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who made the call during the commissioning ceremony for JPs for Kingston on Thursday (Dec. 4), said that the Ministry has agreed to assist the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Office to State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House in September.

7 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Guaranteed Justice Sector Service Delivery in Wake of Hurricane

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs remains steadfast in its mandate to guarantee that no Jamaican is denied access to justice, notwithstanding the disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa. This assurance was underscored by State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, who highlighted that the category-five hurricane inflicted extensive damage on several courthouses and Justice Centres, particularly across western Jamaica, during its...