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Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, signs a $10-million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UNICEF Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima, today (December 9), at the Ministry's head office at 61 Constant Spring Road in Kingston.

MOU Signed To Strengthen Child Diversion Programme

The Ministry of Justice has signed a $10-million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), to strengthen the National Child Diversion Programme. Child diversion works by steering children away from the criminal justice system and, instead,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), present the new President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Patrick Brooks with his Instrument of Appointment at a swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House on December 7.

New President Of The Court Of Appeal Sworn In

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer, addresses the Ministry’s second virtual Justices of the Peace (JP) sensitisation session for approximately 150 JPs from Hanover, Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth, which was held on Friday (December 4).

JPs Keeping Community Members Informed During COVID-19

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at yesterday's (December 2), Access Justice Live Virtual Town Hall, focusing on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Methods. The event was held at the Justice Ministry's head office on Constant Spring Road.

Justice Ministry To Roll Out ADR Method Training For Police Officers

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank at the agency's head office in Kingston.

Joint Select Committee To Review Integrity Commission Act

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Access Justice Live Virtual Town Hall On Wednesday

The Ministry of Justice will turn the spotlight on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at its Access Justice Live virtual town hall on Wednesday (December 2) at 3:00 pm. ADR is a method of settling disputes without litigation and includes restorative justice, arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. The Ministry is looking to increase the use of ADR to resolve conflicts and reduce...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith,

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Owners Of Disciplined, Trained Animals Not The Target Of Dog Attack Bill

Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says that owners of disciplined, well-cared-for and trained dogs are not the target of the Dogs (Liability for Attacks) Act, 2020. She noted that the Bill, which provides for criminal and civil liability for an owner of a dog that attacks, injures and/or causes the death...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Thank.

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Dog (Liability For Attacks) Act Not Meant To Punish Owners – Justice Minister

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the pending Dog (Liability for Attacks) Act is not meant to punish owners of these animals. The Bill was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 17, and will now go before the Senate for its approval. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister said unless the dog attack is considered...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think TanK.

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Justice Minister Says Work Being Done to Improve Service Should Impact Citizens

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is optimistic that the work being carried out to improve service and effectiveness of the sector will improve citizens’ view of the justice system. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Chuck shared some of his hopes for the sector, stemming from the ongoing legislation review and service improvements. “We hope that people will see...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17) at Jamaica Conference Centre.

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House Passes Dog Attack Bill

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 17) passed the Dogs (Liability for Attacks) Act 2020, which provides for criminal and civil liability for an owner of a dog that attacks, injures and/or causes the death of a person. The legislation, which was moved by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, was approved with 17 amendments. Passage of the Bill...

Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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More Legislation Coming To Address Importation, Spaying Dogs And Other Matters

Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, says that additional legislation is coming to address the breeding and importation of specific kinds of dogs, spaying of stray dogs, among several other matters. He noted that the Dog (Liabilities for Attacks) Act, which is currently being debated before Parliament, is limited in scope and provides for criminal and civil liability for an owner of...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in a recent JIS Think Tank. Looking on is Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Judith Grant.

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Dog Owners Urged To Properly Secure Their Premises

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing to dog owners to properly secure their premises in order to ensure that the animals do not pose a threat to members of the public. The call comes as debate continues on the Dog (Liability for Attacks) Act in Parliament. “Ensure that the fence is well secured and that when the gate is...