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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), accepts a sentencing guideline manual for use by judges of the Supreme Court and the Parish Courts from Chief Justice Zaila McCalla at the official launch held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew recently.

Sentencing Guidelines to Assist Judges

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the new sentencing guidelines for judges should assist in bringing more consistency in the punishment of criminals. “When a judge, having listened to all the facts, looks at all the aggravating factors, the...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House recently, where Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, declared a State of Public Emergency for the parish of St. James. Listening are Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Rocky Meade (left); and Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague.

Tribunal to Hear Appeals Related to State of Emergency

Legal Aid Representation for State of Emergency Detainees

Permanent Secretary in the Justice Ministry, Carol Palmer, addresses the final in the series of Regional Trafficking in Persons (TIP) School Awareness Tours, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew on January 19.

Partnerships Key in Human Trafficking Fight

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer (left), addresses the recent launch of a standard operating procedures (SOP) manual on human trafficking for healthcare workers. She is joined by Director, Organised Crime and Defence Unit in the Ministry of National Security, Captain Steve Bachelor.

Health Workers Can Help Fight Human Trafficking

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Swift Justice for Criminals

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is committed to ensuring that persons charged with major crimes involving murder, drugs, illegal possession of firearm, extortion and lotto scamming are tried and put away within weeks or months. “The resources will be provided in the budget so that… they will get their justice within months. We have to… hit...

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, signs the condolence book for the late Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, at the agency today (January 11).

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DPP Hails Boyne as Exemplary Public Servant

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has hailed the late veteran journalist and Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne, as an exemplary public servant. In an interview with JIS News after signing the condolence book at the agency, today (January 11), Miss Llewellyn said Mr. Boyne “gave service above self to Jamaica”...

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Public Defender Opens Office in Montego Bay

Residents of western Jamaica will now have easier access to the services of the Public Defender, with the opening of a regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on January 5. The office, which will serve the parishes of Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. James, was officially opened at shop 18, St. Claver Avenue. Delivering the keynote address, Custos...

New Puisne Judges sworn in: Chief Justice, Zaila McCalla (4th right) and President of the Court of Appeal, Dennis Morrison (centre) share a moment with judges who were sworn in to higher office during a ceremony at King’s House on Friday (January 5). They are (from left) Sonya M. Wint Blair, Stephane A. Jackson Haisley, Carolyn N. Tie, Judith A. Pusey, Simone Wolfe Reece, Anne-Marie A. Nembhard and Natalie Hart Hines.

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Seven Judges Sworn in to Higher Office

Seven judges were sworn in to serve at the Supreme Court during a ceremony held at King’s House on Friday (January 5). They are Carolyn N. Tie, Stephane A. Jackson Haisley and Sonya Wint Blair, who have been appointed Puisne judges; and Judith Pusey, Simone Wolfe Reece and Anne-Marie Nembhard, who will act as Puisne judges. Also taking the oath...

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) march past the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston.

8 years ago Justice

Jurist Project Strengthens Justice System

Jamaica is among several regional countries benefiting from implementation of the Government of Canada-funded Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project, at a cost of Can$90 million. The initiative, being implemented by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on behalf of the Conference of Heads of the Judiciary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is designed to facilitate improved court administration...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), addresses a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer.

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Justice Ministry Looking to Table Child Diversion BILL January

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Ministry is looking to table the Child Diversion Bill in Parliament in January 2018. He said the Bill will go to Cabinet in short order for approval. The Minister was speaking at a press conference at his Constant Spring Road offices in St. Andrew on December 13. The Bill aims to address the...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), addresses a press conference at his Constant Spring Office in St. Andrew on December 13. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer.

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West Kingston Residents Urged to Claim Funds

Justice Minister, Delroy Chuck, is urging residents of West Kingston who suffered damage and losses as a result of the 2010 security operations to come forward to claim their compensation. The Government has approved payment of approximately $200 million to aggrieved persons. Minister Chuck said that about 418 payments have been approved, which are to be deposited to bank accounts...