Newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for Manchester are being implored to carry out their duties with integrity and promote and protect the rights of individuals. President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Mrs. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, made the call while delivering the main address during the commissioning ceremony for 33 JPs and 18 Lay Magistrates for the parish...

The justice system has never been in a better position than it is now as it relates to the delivery of crucial services to the public, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. In an interview with JIS News, the Minister said significant outputs were achieved over the past 12 months in the areas of restorative justice, backlog cases being...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on Jamaicans to desist from resorting to violence and crime as solutions to issues. “Mothers, sisters and girlfriends, you have to tell those boys to cut it out. And those who know of their illegal activities must be exposed. Silence is not an option. When you know these things, bring it to...

Five members of the judiciary were sworn in to serve in higher offices by Deputy Governor-General, Hon. Steadman Fuller, during a ceremony at King’s House on Monday (January 6). They are Judge of Appeal, Hon. Justice Kissock Laing; Acting Judge of Appeal, Hon. Justice Georgiana Fraser; Acting Puisne Judges, Her Hon. Opal Smith and Her Hon. Tracey Ann Johnson; and...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a copy of the plea-bargaining document to Rotary Club of St. Andrew North President, Ian Rose. The presentation was made during the Club’s meeting at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on December 18, where Mr. Chuck spoke on the topic:‘Plea Bargaining and Related Justice Matters’.

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is committed to ensuring that members of the disabled community are not left behind in the delivery of justice. The Minister, who was addressing the Legal Aid Council’s (LAC) Justice Fair for Persons with Disabilities at the Cecil Charlton Park in Mandeville, Manchester on Thursday (December 12), said that courts and...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane, says it is crucial that every Jamaican, regardless of their ability, have access to accurate and clear information on the justice system. However, she noted that for many persons with disabilities, navigating the complexities of society, particularly the justice sector and its jargon and language barriers, this can be...