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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated centre) and Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson (seated, third left), are surrounded by newly minted Justices of the Peace (JPs) of St. Mary, during the commissioning ceremony held at the Cabarita Inn & Grill in Port Maria on December 3.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated centre) and Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson (seated, third left), are surrounded by newly minted Justices of the Peace (JPs) of St. Mary, during the commissioning ceremony held at the Cabarita Inn & Grill in Port Maria on December 3.

St. Mary JPs to Adopt Westmoreland Community

Justices of the Peace (JPs) in St. Mary will be adopting a community in Westmoreland  to provide long-term support to the residents. Westmoreland is among the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the island on October 28. The...
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), signs a contract for the commencement of the design, development and implementation of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), held at the Ministry in St. Andrew, today (November 12). Others participating in the signing are (from left) President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop; Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second right), signs a contract for the commencement of the design, development and implementation of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), held at the Ministry in St. Andrew, today (November 12). Others participating in the signing are (from left) President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop; Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane.

Government to Implement IECMS to Make the Justice System More Efficient
Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding.
Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding.

Justice School Tours Empowering Students to Create Change – Custos Golding
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, addresses stakeholders during his swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 6.
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, addresses stakeholders during his swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 6.

CCJ to Launch Seven-Year Strategic Plan Under President, Justice Winston Anderson
Members of the judiciary and staff of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) participate in a special sitting to commemorate the inauguration of President, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson. The ceremony was held at the Seat of the CCJ in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Monday (October 6).
Members of the judiciary and staff of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) participate in a special sitting to commemorate the inauguration of President, Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson. The ceremony was held at the Seat of the CCJ in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Monday (October 6).

Jamaica’s Justice Winston Anderson Hailed as Visionary at CCJ Inauguration in Trinidad and Tobago

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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
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Justice Minister Urges JPs to Mentor Youth in Schools

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being encouraged to serve as mentors within educational institutions. The call was made by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during a virtual sensitisation session on Thursday (October 2), aimed at engaging JPs in a ministerial dialogue on promoting peace across Jamaica. “We have far too many areas of national life,...
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Director, Public Law, Restorative and Preventative Justice in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Julia Moncrieffe Wiggan.
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All Justices Of The Peace To Receive New National Seal By March 2026

By March 2026, all Justices of the Peace (JPs) are expected to be in possession of the newly designed seal, which features the word ‘Jamaica’ in place of individual parish names. This was disclosed by Director of Public Law, Restorative and Preventative Justice in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Julia Moncrieffe Wiggan, during an online Justice of the...
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The newly expanded Court of Appeal building, located on King Street in downtown Kingston.
Justice

Court of Appeal Records 560 Per Cent Judgment Delivery Rate in 2024

The Court of Appeal is reporting a judgment delivery rate of 560 per cent for the year 2024. This was disclosed by Justice of Appeal, Hon. Paulette Williams, during the opening of the Michaelmas Term of the Court of Appeal in Kingston on September 22. “[This] means that for every 10 newly reserved judgments in 2024, roughly 56 judgments were...
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck addresses day two of the Learning and Growth Session with the Judiciary event, held on Saturday (September 20) at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny.  
Justice

Judges Commended for Reduction in Parish Court Case Backlog

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has commended parish court judges for their success in reducing the backlog of cases. Minister Chuck noted that the achievement reflects the judiciary’s commitment to delivering timely justice. “I want to congratulate you for the tremendous work, especially at the parish court level, that you have done to reduce the backlog....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), looks on as Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, signs the Instrument of Appointment during Wednesday’s (September 17) Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Members at King’s House.
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Justice Minister Considering Joint Select Committee to Review Expungement Eligibility

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says he is considering establishing a joint select committee to examine the expansion of offences eligible for expungement. This forms part of the plans Mr. Chuck is keen to continue, following his reappointment to the portfolio during Wednesday’s (September 17), Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House. While underscoring the importance of second chances,...
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