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Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.
Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.

Public Defender Reports Significant Reduction in Unresolved Legacy Cases

A total of 657 of 800 outstanding legacy cases have been resolved by Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, and his team, since he assumed office in April this year. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at...
Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.
Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu makes presentation about the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that his office will sign with the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held Tuesday, May 27 at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston.

INDECOM and Office of the Public Defender to Sign MOU
Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer (right), addresses students, parents and teachers at a human trafficking seminar at Melrose Infant, Primary and Junior High School, on May 16. Principal of the school, Jennifer Lee (second right), looks on approvingly, as she listens keenly to the message being disseminated to her students.
Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Carol Palmer (right), addresses students, parents and teachers at a human trafficking seminar at Melrose Infant, Primary and Junior High School, on May 16. Principal of the school, Jennifer Lee (second right), looks on approvingly, as she listens keenly to the message being disseminated to her students.

Students Urged To Be Wary Of Traffickers
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

Tight Budget is Necessary – Senator Golding
Executive Director of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC), Hugh Faulkner, is encouraging citizens to utilise the services of the Mobile Justice Unit
Executive Director of the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC), Hugh Faulkner, is encouraging citizens to utilise the services of the Mobile Justice Unit

Legal Aid Council Helping to Protect the Rights of Children

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Office of the Public Defender to Host Outreach Activities

The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) will be embarking on an outreach programme geared at increasing its visibility and accessibility, particularly to persons outside of the Corporate Area. Outreach activities will begin in Clarendon at the St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church, May Pen, on Thursday, May 29. The sessions will move to the St. Matthews Anglican Church in Santa Cruz, St....
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Justice

More Jamaicans for Jury Pool

More Jamaicans are expected to be drafted into the jury pool, once the Jury system is reformed. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said Cabinet has approved the reform of the Jury system. “Drafting instructions have been issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel for the preparation of the required legislation,” Minister Falconer told today’s (May 28) Jamaica House Media...
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Human Rights of Most Marginalised Must Be Protected – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says special provisions must be made, where necessary, to protect the welfare of persons who are among the most marginalised and disadvantaged. She underscored this point in a speech delivered by Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, during Wednesday’s (April 9) opening ceremony for the three-day Caribbean Consultation on Justice for...
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Jamaica Must Eliminate HIV/AIDS Stigma – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says efforts to eliminate the discrimination and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS will only yield success when those most in need of medical care, support, and treatment, can access these without fear of victimization and ridicule. She emphasised this point in a speech delivered by Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, during...
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Budget 2014/2015Justice

JSAT Project Gets $24.9 Million

A total of $24.9 million has been allocated to the Justice, Security, Accountability, and Transparency (JSAT) Project in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed by Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee. The project seeks to improve the standard of living and quality of life of Jamaican citizens by strengthening governance and oversight, with particular regard to the functioning of the...
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JUST Programme Gets $100 Million

A sum of $100 million has been allocated for initiatives under the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation (JUST) programme. The amount is provided in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed by Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee. The project aims to provide improved service delivery and management capacity of justice sector institutions; improve the capacity of ministries, departments, and agencies...
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$345 Million to Improve Courthouses

The Government is taking action to improve and construct courthouses in sections of the island. In this regard, $345 million has been earmarked in the 2014/15 Estimates of Expenditure, currently being reviewed by the Standing Finance Committee of the House, to execute the project. Major components of the project include: creation of the Justice Square judicial complex; establishment of Regional...
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