The Government is to spend $846 million on the expansion of the Court of Appeal, which will result in three new courtrooms, 15 judge’s chambers and an expanded registry. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2018/19 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 22). He also informed that the...

Press Release - Members of the public are being advised that due to the fire at the Corporate Area Traffic Court, 2 Melbourne Road, on Friday May 18, that Court will be closed to the public until further notice. All matters previously set for 2 Melbourne Road, will be heard at 36 South Camp Road. Users of the Court may...

The Government is moving to ensure that members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are adequately equipped to effectively respond to crime and violence. This was stated by Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, during Friday’s (May 11) passing-out parade for 195 new constables at the National Police College of Jamaica, Harman Barracks, Kingston. He said developments in...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has hailed Jamaica’s relationship with the European Union (EU) as a “vibrant partnership” for solid development and collaboration in key sectors. Mr. Chuck, who was speaking at a special celebration of Europe Day, held on May 9 at the residence of the EU Ambassador to Jamaica in Jack’s Hill, St. Andrew, said that for...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says police officers and judges will be trained as part of the proposed implementation of the Child Diversion Programme. This, he said, will help in preparing them to determine when and how best to utilise the measures under this intervention. Child diversion is the process of implementing measures dealing with children who are alleged, accused...

The Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) and Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III are partnering to implement a community mediation project that will provide free sessions to persons in conflict. This was disclosed by the DRF’s Content Delivery Leader, Paul Hines, who said the Foundation is aiming to host at least one session per month in each of the 50...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says live streaming of select criminal and civil court cases to the public is being contemplated, in a bid to make the judicial system more transparent, while enhancing its accountability. He informed that discussions are underway with Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes; Acting Court of Appeal President, Hon. Dennis Morrison, and several parish judges islandwide...