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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (left), in conversation with Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, at the launch of the Office of the DPP’s Disclosure Protocol, which will serve to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system. The launch was held on October 11, at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston.

Office of DPP Launches Disclosure Protocol

The Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has launched its disclosure protocol, which will serve to enhance transparency and accountability in the justice system. Launched at the Courtleigh Hotel, in Kingston, on October 11, the protocol deals with the...

Administrator at the Family Court Attendance Centre, Vashti McCurbyn Graham.

Family Court Attendance Centre Transforming Lives

Judges, who were sworn into higher office on September 12, show off their instrument of appointment after the official ceremony held at King’s House, which was officiated by Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. They are (from left), Her Hon. Cresencia Brown; Her Hon. Georgiana Fraser; Justice Carol Beswick; Her Hon. Vivene Harris; and Her Hon. Sonia Bertram-Linton.

Appoint More Judges to Court of Appeal – Justice Harris

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (centre), listens to a point being made by Permanent Secretary in his Ministry, Carol Palmer (second left). Also pictured (from left) are: Director of Implementation for Restorative Justice and Child Justice Reform, Ruth Carey; Deputy Representative in Jamaica, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Deirdre Kiernan; and Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison . Occasion was a consultation for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on the Draft National Child Diversion Policy at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, on August 15.

Cabinet Approves Amendment to Law to Protect Children

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, addresses the opening of a consultation for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on the Draft National Child Diversion Policy at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, on August 15. The consultation was held to garner feedback from the various Government departments and agencies, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations and church groups on the policy, as the administration finalises the document for approval and publication. The legislation seeks to establish a formal framework for dealing with children in conflict with the law throughout the criminal justice process, with a view to ensuring that detention or institutionalisation is a measure of last resort.

First Consultation on Child Diversion Policy Set for August 19

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Way Paved for Land Divestment Advisory Committee to be Enshrined in Law

The Land Divestment Advisory Committee has been given legal authority to provide advice in ensuring that Government-owned lands are disposed of fairly, transparently, and equitably. Provisions have been made in the amendments to the Crown Property (Vesting) Act for the body to be incorporated into law. The Bill was approved in the Senate on Friday, October 11, after being passed...

13 years ago Justice

Changes to be Made to Commission of Enquiry Act to Expedite Proceedings

The Government of Jamaica is to amend the Commission of Enquiry Act to modernise and discourage acts that undermine the effectiveness of the Commission or which are disruptive of the Commission's proceedings. The Commission of Enquiry (Amendment) Act was tabled in the Senate on Friday, September 13, by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. AJ Nicholson,...

13 years ago Justice

Young Persons Encouraged to Seek Out Careers in the Military

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, is encouraging young persons seeking job opportunities and career development, to consider enlisting in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). “The JDF remains an organisation of choice for many young Jamaicans seeking a career. I must, therefore, encourage young men and women to give serious consideration to applying to the Jamaica Defence Force,”...

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Justice Minister Lauds JDF

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been lauded for the security role it is playing, in thwarting internal and external threats to the country’s stability, by Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. “We owe you a debt of gratitude for making us feel significantly safer, knowing that you have chosen to dedicate yourselves to standing watch over this...

Minister of Justice and Government Senator, Hon. Mark Golding.

13 years ago Justice

More Amendments for Evidence Act

The Government is to bring another set of amendments to the Evidence Act, which will, among other things, allow uncontested expert reports within the court system. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, during an interview with JIS News. He also noted that the Act is being amended to allow for other agreed evidence, where...

13 years ago Justice

Justice Square Project to be Expedited

As part of its backlog reduction strategy, the Ministry of Justice will be seeking to expedite the Justice Square project in downtown Kingston, to provide more courtrooms and Chambers for judges. In an interview with JIS News, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, said that so far, the basement and the first two floors located in the former...

13 years ago Justice

Gov’t to Strengthen Criminal Case Management System

The Government will be strengthening its criminal case management system, as it seeks to reduce the backlog of cases within the justice system. Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, said the aim is to have the parties to criminal proceedings and the judge proactively manage the cases, to avoid multiple mention dates and other delays. “(This) is a...