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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, emphasises a point as he addresses the House of Representatives. (File Photo)

House Passes Bill To Amend Extradition Act

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 22), passed the Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The rationale for the amendments came out of concerns expressed by the United States State Department on the difficulty in acquiring the affidavits of victims, particularly...

Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, addresses the contract-signing ceremony between Universal Service Fund (USF) and the Court Administration Division (CAD) for the provision of $20 million for the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment for courts. The function was held on Thursday (June 3) at the Supreme Court, downtown Kingston.

Chief Justice Sykes Welcomes USF Support to Boost ICT Capacity of Courts

Executive Director at the Victim Services Division (VSD), Osbourne Bailey, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Hundreds Of Jamaicans To Be Reached By VSD Through Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Justice Ministry Using Animation To Provide Therapy For Child Crime Victims

The Justice Ministry is reminding the public of the various Child Justice Services accessible to them at no cost.

Ministry Of Justice Committed To Serving Children

Justice Minister, Hon Delroy Chuck (left), speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 13. He spoke about efforts being made by the Government to prevent the abuse of the nation’s children. With the Minister is Executive Director of the Victim Services Division (VSD), Osbourne Bailey.

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Victim Services Division Strengthens Preventative Approach

The Victim Services Division (VSD) is strengthening its preventative approach to support provided for children who are victims of crime. The Division supports the Ministry’s mandate of providing social justice services to Jamaicans through delivering psychosocial support for victims of crime as well as advancing efforts that promote victims’ rights. With special emphasis being placed on not just providing support...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on May 12.

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House Begins Debate On Bill To Grant Prosecution Limited Right Of Appeal

Debate on legislation that will grant a limited right of appeal to the prosecution in criminal proceedings in the Parish Court or Circuit Court started in the House of Representatives on May 12. The Bills, Judicature (Appellate Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and the Judicature (Parish Courts) (Amendment) Bill, 2021, were piloted by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. The Minister said...

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AGD Closes 434 Estates And Transfers All Assets To Beneficiaries

Over the last year, the Administrator-General’s Department (AGD) closed 434 estates and transferred all the assets to the beneficiaries. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who informed that the Department, which “is one of the shining [agencies] of the Ministry of Justice”, exceeded its target of closing 400 estates. He further noted that 350 new estate...

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Hundreds Of Cases Disposed Of By DPP’s Office Last Fiscal Year

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) disposed of more than 1,200 cases across the various circuit and gun courts islandwide during the last fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who said this adds to the Office’s “excellent track record of delivering effective and just prosecutions in criminal proceedings”. “Over the past...

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Justice Minister Wants Expungement Of Criminal Records Of More Ex-Offenders

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, wants to see the expungement of the criminal records of more ex-offenders who have long given up on a life of crime and are now upstanding citizens. Expungement involves the formal removal of a conviction from an individual’s criminal/police record after a specific period of time has elapsed and after certain requirements have been...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 4.

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Several Laws Being Revised

The Government is working to revise and modernise several pieces of legislation during the 2021/22 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 4. “I am working assiduously on these legislation and all the Ministries are being contacted almost on a...

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305 Children Referred To Child Diversion Programme

A total of 305 children, aged 12 to 17 years, have been referred to the Child Diversion Programme since it was implemented in April last year. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who made the disclosure, said these referrals under the Child Diversion Programme, means “305 at-risk children have been given a second chance”. “This means… 305 children, who might...