KINGSTON — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has urged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to visit the jails regularly and demand that they are kept in proper sanitary conditions,...

KINGSTON — A mock-up of the new Arbitration Act has been completed and sent to various stakeholders for their comments and suggestions. The consultation is part of efforts by the...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has expressed the view that if Jamaica is to recover and restore pride of place in the Caribbean and the world,...

KINGSTON — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says that despite the problems with the court system, better use must be made of the island’s courts and the time spent...

KINGSTON — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging attorneys to assist their clients to settle matters out of court through mediation and arbitration. Mr. Chuck, who was addressing...

KINGSTON — Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has emphasised the need to eliminate preliminary enquiries prior to trials, as the information provided at enquiries is a duplication of statements...

KINGSTON — Debate on the Committal Proceedings Act, 2011, which seeks to abolish preliminary enquiries in Resident Magistrate's Courts, began on Tuesday September 20 in the House of Representatives. Minister...

KINGSTON — The country could see a draft amendment to the Arbitration Act by the end of September, as chief legislative drafters in the Ministry of Justice are now seeking...

KINGSTON — Five judges were sworn in today (September 15), to serve in the Supreme Court,  by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at...

KINGSTON — Five judges were sworn in today September 15, to serve in the Supreme Court, by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at...

MONTEGO BAY — The new Lucea Family Court was officially opened on Thursday August 18, by the Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck. Completion of the courthouse is seen...