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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivering the keynote address at the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) appreciation luncheon for teachers and instructors serving in the penal system, at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5).
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivering the keynote address at the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) appreciation luncheon for teachers and instructors serving in the penal system, at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 5).
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Society Urged to Give Former Inmates a Second Chance

The society is being encouraged to facilitate the reintegration of persons, who have been released after serving time in correctional institutions. State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, said that this is necessary in order to ensure...
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), looks on as Court Statistician, Dr. Denarto Dennis (right), and Data Entry Clerk from the St. Ann Parish Court, Shanique Davis (seated), demonstrate the use of the Case Management Statistical System, which has been implemented at parish courts across the island. Observing are Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck; and former Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla. Occasion was the official launch of the metric system in the courts in 2017, at the Ministry of Justice.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), looks on as Court Statistician, Dr. Denarto Dennis (right), and Data Entry Clerk from the St. Ann Parish Court, Shanique Davis (seated), demonstrate the use of the Case Management Statistical System, which has been implemented at parish courts across the island. Observing are Head of Development Cooperation at the High Commission of Canada, Walter Bernyck; and former Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla. Occasion was the official launch of the metric system in the courts in 2017, at the Ministry of Justice.

Metric System Assisting the Courts
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers the keynote address at the commissioning of 132 Justices of the Peace (JP) for the parish of Kingston, at a ceremony held on Sunday (June 2), at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School compound.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers the keynote address at the commissioning of 132 Justices of the Peace (JP) for the parish of Kingston, at a ceremony held on Sunday (June 2), at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School compound.

Neutralise Influence of Dons – Minister Chuck
LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Officer of the Year for 2019/20, Woman Corporal Samantha Brown Thompson, delivers her victory speech at the awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday (May 27).
LASCO/Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Officer of the Year for 2019/20, Woman Corporal Samantha Brown Thompson, delivers her victory speech at the awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Monday (May 27).

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Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21
Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21

Consistent Reduction in Criminal Case Backlog

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Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21
JusticeSectoral Debate 2019/2020

Legal Aid Council Provides Help for 2,484 Cases

Legal assistance was provided for 2,484 cases in the Parish Courts during the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year by the Legal Aid Council. This represents a 17.3 per cent increase in Legal Aid Services in the Parish Courts from the previous Fiscal Year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. With Mr. Chuck (from left) are Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz.
JusticeSectoral Debate 2019/2020

1,046 Criminal Records Expunged in 2018/19

Some 1,046 criminal records were expunged from a total of 1,915 applications received during the 2018/19 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 21. “The Ministry of Justice continues to offer expungement services to persons who have made a sincere...
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Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21
JusticeSectoral Debate 2019/2020

Child Diversion Act to be Operationalised Soon

The Ministry of Justice is now in the process of implementing the administrative infrastructure so that the Child Diversion Act can be operationalised within a couple of weeks. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives, on May 21. The Child Diversion Act 2018 was enacted...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. With Mr. Chuck (from left) are Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Member of Parliament for East Portland, Ann Marie Vaz.
JusticeSectoral Debate 2019/2020

$1.3 Billion Spent to Construct, Rehabilitate and Refurbish 43 Justice Institutions

The Ministry of Justice spent $1.3 billion to construct, rehabilitate and refurbish 43 justice institutions, including several of the island’s courts, during the 2018/19 Fiscal Year. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, as he made his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 21. Major infrastructural works undertaken during the period...
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Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council, Hugh Faulkner.
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Residents of Trench Town Encouraged to Attend Legal Fair May 22

Residents of Trench Town in Kingston are being encouraged to attend a Justice Legal Fair, being hosted by the Legal Aid Council (LAC) and the Ministry of Justice in the community on May 22. Executive Director of the LAC, Hugh Faulkner, told JIS News that the fair will start at 10:00 a.m. and is geared at providing citizens with access...
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Chairman, Integrity Commission, Justice (Ret’d) Karl Harrison (right), responds to a question at a press conference on Monday (May 13), at the Planning Institute of Jamaica, St. Andrew. Listening are Commissioners, Eric Crawford (left); and Dr. Derrick McKoy.
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Integrity Commission to Become Robust Anti-Corruption Agency

Chairman, Integrity Commission, Justice (Ret’d) Karl Harrison, says Jamaicans can expect a paradigm shift in how the anti-corruption organisation operates. Speaking at a press conference at the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) St. Andrew offices on Monday (May 13), Justice Harrison said that the new entity will be “transforming itself to meet the requirements of the modern legislation by which...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Opening Ceremony for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 172nd Period of Sessions at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, Mona, on Monday (May 6).
Justice

Gov’t Committed to Protecting Human Rights – Minister Chuck

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to the protection of human rights. He said that the Administration is determined that these rights be respected. “We know that, over the years, Jamaica has promoted and upheld human rights and freedoms of all our citizens, and we believe that these rights should be fully protected. So serious...
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Acting Manager of the Ministry of Justice’s St. Ann Victim Services Division (VSD), Bernita Black (right), provides advice to a resident of the parish, at a recent justice fair hosted by the Legal Aid Council in Steer Town.
Justice

Support for Victims of Crime in St. Ann

The Ministry of Justice’s St. Ann Victim Services Division (VSD) is playing a key role in providing healing and support for victims of crime in the parish, particularly children. Acting Manager, Bernita Black, told JIS News that the office assists up to 60 persons on a monthly basis. Services include preparing clients for court, and helping them deal with the...
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Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre); President of the Court of Appeal, C. Dennis Morrison (fifth right) and Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes (fifth left), with members of the judiciary who were sworn in to higher offices during a ceremony at King’s House on April 23. From left are Simone Wolfe Reece, who has been appointed Pusine Judge; Natalie Hart Hines, who has been appointed Master-in-Chambers; Tricia Hutchinson, to act as Puisne Judge; David Fraser, who will act as Judge of the Court of Appeal; and Yvonne Brown, Andrea Pettigrew Collins, Calys Wiltshire, and Anne-Marie Nembhard, who have been appointed Puisne Judges.
Justice

Judges Sworn in to Serve in Higher Posts

Eight members of the judiciary have been appointed to serve at higher levels within Jamaica’s courts. They are David Fraser, who will act as Judge of the Court of Appeal, effective April 29, 2019 until July 31, 2019; Tricia Hutchinson, who has been appointed to act as Puisne Judge, effective April 24 to July 31, 2019; and Natalie Hart Hines,...
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