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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities at Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny, on April 10.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Legal Aid Council’s Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities at Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny, on April 10.

Gov’t To Introduce Charter For Victims Of Crime And Abuse

The Government plans to introduce a Victim’s Charter aimed at giving crime and abuse victims in Jamaica a stronger voice in the legal process and ensuring that their perspectives are considered in addressing offenders. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made...
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Justice Minister Urges Jamaicans to Write Their Wills
Former Public Defender, Earl Witter, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Former Public Defender, Earl Witter, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Office of the Public Defender a Cornerstone in Upholding Jamaica’s Constitutional Integrity
Public Defender, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Public Defender, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Make Use of Public Defender’s Office to Safeguard Rights
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (front row, third left), Custodes and Ministry executives share a photo opportunity with Justices of the Peace, during Thursday’s (March 27) Justice Training Institute (JTI) graduation ceremony at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Pictured (from left, front row) are Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter; Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart-McFarlane; Custos of St. Ann, Hon. John Issa; JTI Director/Principal, Analia Wallace-Muir; and Vice President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica, Lynden Trevor Heaven.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (front row, third left), Custodes and Ministry executives share a photo opportunity with Justices of the Peace, during Thursday’s (March 27) Justice Training Institute (JTI) graduation ceremony at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Pictured (from left, front row) are Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter; Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart-McFarlane; Custos of St. Ann, Hon. John Issa; JTI Director/Principal, Analia Wallace-Muir; and Vice President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica, Lynden Trevor Heaven.

JPs Graduate from JTI to Serve in Lay Magistrates’ Court

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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
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JPs Encouraged to Strengthen Law-Enforcement Collaborations

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being urged to strengthen their collaboration with law-enforcement agencies to aid in crime prevention and the delivery of justice. “I want at least 10 Justices of the Peace to be attached to each police station. Your role is vital in ensuring justice is properly served,” says Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. This, he pointed...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third left, seated), newly installed Custos Rotulorum for Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (second left. seated), and members of the Office of the Custos join 51 newly appointed Justices of the Peace for the parish as they proudly display their Instruments of Appointment.
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Justices of the Peace Urged to Champion Integrity in Their Communities

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being encouraged to embrace their role as beacons of integrity within their communities. This urging comes from Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who was speaking during a recent commissioning ceremony for newly minted JPs in Clarendon. He emphasised the critical responsibilities of JPs in upholding justice and fostering peace in the society. “We must...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6).
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$1.1 Billion Paid in Judgement Debt for 2024/25

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says $1.1 billion has been paid, so far, in judgement debt for the 2024/25 fiscal year. He was addressing the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6). “We have another $300 million, so... we can satisfy all the judgment debt. We are extremely happy with the fact that...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Thursday (March 6).
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Gov’t Spent $350 Million for Alternative Justice Services in 2024/25

The Ministry of Justice spent approximately $350 million towards the provision of alternative justice services in the 2024/25 fiscal year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Thursday (March 6). Mr. Chuck said focus was placed on mediation, restorative justice, child diversion and justice tours. “We did...
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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
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Court Leadership Training Programme Being Developed

The Judiciary of Jamaica is working to develop a training programme that will enhance the managerial skills of officers in leadership positions in the country’s courts. Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, told a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ that the move will streamline functions across the leadership core of the courts by equipping officers with the necessary skills to...
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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
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Judiciary Embraces International Court Best Practices

The Judiciary is actively working to modernise court operations by employing best practices learned from its membership in international court management forums and organisations. Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, emphasised the importance of engaging in discussions with judiciaries from around the world, at a recent JIS Think Tank. "Our membership in the Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts (SIFoCC), where...
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Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (left), greets Manager, Adjudication Services for the National Land Agency, Chalene Laughton, at a Sensitisation Session for Justices of the Peace for Clarendon, at The Verandah, Clarendon Park, on February 25. At centre is Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
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Justice Minister Calls on JPs to Assist in the Fight Against Crime and Violence

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) in Clarendon to assist the nation in the fight against crime and violence. “Jamaica needs your attention, every wrongdoing that you see, expose it, condemn it. Whether it’s crime, corruption, malpractice, traffic offences, misbehaviour or garbage thrown about the place… condemn all wrongdoings and expose those...
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