The Restorative Justice Branch (RJ) in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice is to observe the 16th Restorative Justice Week from February 2 to 8 with a slew of activities to mark the occasion. RJ provides an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system by focusing on healing and repairing the harm caused to the victim, ensuring...

Newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Manchester are being implored to carry out their duties with integrity and promote and protect the rights of individuals. President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Mrs. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, made the call while delivering the main address during the commissioning ceremony for 33 JPs and 18 Lay Magistrates for the parish...

The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC) is “creating a new Caribbean civilisation, not based on Colonialism and slavery but on economic development, the development of human capital, and the movement of persons and capital across the region”. This was stated by Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, at the recent Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) workshop, held at The Jamaica Pegasus...

The justice system has never been in a better position than it is now as it relates to the delivery of crucial services to the public, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister said significant outputs were achieved over the past 12 months in the areas of restorative justice, backlog cases being...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on Jamaicans to desist from resorting to violence and crime as solutions to issues. “Mothers, sisters and girlfriends, you have to tell those boys to cut it out. And those who know of their illegal activities must be exposed. Silence is not an option. When you know these things, bring it to...

Five members of the judiciary were sworn in to serve in higher offices by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller, during a ceremony at King’s House on Monday (January 6). They are Judge of Appeal, Hon. Justice Kissock Laing; Acting Judge of Appeal, Hon. Justice Georgiana Fraser; Acting Puisne Judges, Her Hon. Opal Smith and Her Hon. Tracey Ann Johnson; and...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a copy of the plea-bargaining document to Rotary Club of St. Andrew North President, Ian Rose. The presentation was made during the Club’s meeting at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on December 18, where Mr. Chuck spoke on the topic:‘Plea Bargaining and Related Justice Matters’.