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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), engages Acting Head of Human Rights, Commonwealth Secretariat, Karen McKenzie (2nd right); Ombudsman of Namibia, John Walters (3rd right); Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Mr. Albert Edwards (left) and Head of the Justice Reform Unit in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Donna Parchment- Brown, at the first dialogue session of the Government of Jamaica and the Commonwealth Secretariat on the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution, in compliance with the Paris Principles.

Jamaica Takes Steps to Establish National Human Rights Institution

The Government has started dialogue with the Commonwealth Secretariat for the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) compliant with the Paris Principles. The Paris Principles are a set of guiding standards which form the framework for the establishment...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Chair of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons, Carol Palmer (right), is introduced to Secretary for the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Sacha Vacianna Riley (left), by Club President, Rosemarie Henry, prior to the start of a human trafficking seminar, hosted by the Club on July 16, at the offices of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica in Kingston.

Jamaicans Warned Against Becoming Victims of Human Trafficking

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Carol Palmer.

PS says Jamaica Has Done More to Combat Human Trafficking

Acting Public Defender, Matondo Mukulu, provides details about the Nationwide Essay Competition, during a Think Tank held recently at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

Office of Public Defender Stages Essay Competition

Chief Executive Officer of the Dispute Resolution Foundation, Paul Hines.

Dispute Resolution Foundation to Host Caribbean Conference

12 years ago JusticeParliament

Senators Express Sympathies to Countries Affected By Plane Crash

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, on Friday, July 18, expressed sympathies to the countries affected by the crash of a Malaysian Airline on Thursday, July 17, on behalf of the Government. “Most of the victims on that flight were from the Netherlands. They were the country most affected by this,” Senator Golding said, at a sitting of...

12 years ago JusticeParliamentSenate

Senate Passes Amendments to Criminal Records Act

Legislation to expunge the criminal records of persons convicted for possession of, or smoking small quantities of ganja was passed in the Senate on Friday, July 3. Under the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act, convictions for possession of two ounces or less of ganja, or for smoking ganja, or possession of pipes or other smoking utensils, will not...

12 years ago JusticeSenate

Senate Approves Fines for Breaches Under Pensions Act

The Senate, on Friday, June 27, approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Order, which allows fixed penalties for breaches made under the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes) Act. The penalties range from $50,000 for failure to display a certificate of registration or licensing certificate, to $200,000 for performing duties as a fund administrator without being licensed....

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

12 years ago JusticeParliamentSenate

Senate Approves Banking Services Act

The Senate on Friday, June 13, approved the Banking Services Act, which will regulate the country’s financial institutions, including the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ). In piloting the Bill, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, said the Bill is a key reform to the country’s suite of financial sector laws that govern the deposit taking sector. He also noted...

12 years ago Justice

Cabinet to Review Proposed Changes to Criminal Records Act

Cabinet is expected to receive a submission from Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, on proposed amendments to the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act, within the next two weeks. The amendments are intended to revise the Act to facilitate the removal of criminal records against the names of persons convicted for possession of, or smoking small quantities of...

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), converses with Consultant in the Justice Ministry, Dr. Eileen Boxhill, during Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister, where he outlined details of proposed amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act, to legislate the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious, and personal/private use.

12 years ago Justice

Legal Framework Being Developed for Medical Ganja Industry

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, is spearheading work to develop a legal framework that will facilitate the creation of medical ganja and industrial hemp industries in Jamaica. This is being coordinated by a Cabinet inter-ministerial sub-committee, established for the purpose, which the Minister chairs. The Minister made the disclosure during Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at Jamaica House,...

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, addresses journalists on proposed amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act to legislate the decriminalization of ganja for medicinal, religious and personal/private use, during Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

12 years ago Justice

No Fall-Out Expected From Decision on Ganja –Justice Minister

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says no fall-out is anticipated between Jamaica and its international partners, consequent on the proposed decriminalization of ganja for medical/medicinal and religious purposes, and personal use. Addressing journalists at Thursday’s (June 12) media briefing at Jamaica House, where he made the announcement, Senator Golding said international agreements relating to ganja, to which Jamaica...