Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says he intends to bring to Cabinet for its approval, a policy framework to allow the transfer certain ganja-related cases from the...

The 32 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of St. James, have been called upon to be standard bearers in their communities. “I call upon you,...

KINGSTON - Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, is calling on business owners to robustly invest in Jamaica to place the country on a path of sustainable growth...

Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, says her Ministry has asked the Ministry of Justice to facilitate an audit and review of stipulated penalties for child abuse, outlined in...

The Senate, on Friday (May 18), passed the Judicature (Supreme Court) (Validation and Amendment) Act, 2012, with two amendments, during its sitting at Gordon House. Piloted by Justice Minister, Senator...

Government is projecting to spend $129 million this fiscal year on initiatives under the Justice Undertakings for Social Transformation project in the Ministry of Justice. The amount is provided in...

Chief Justice, the Honourable Mrs. Zaila McCalla, has lamented the delays within the justice system, which is causing a backlog of cases at all levels. Addressing the official handing over...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, says he is encouraged by recent data, which suggest that the culture of silence that often prevents persons from reporting cases of...

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, has given the government’s commitment to improving the justice system, even in a climate of resource constraints. He said that the move...

The Senate has approved amendments to the Processed Food Act and the Standards Act, to among other things, increase fines and penalties for breaches. Approval of the Bills, which were...

A Bill seeking to enhance the conduct of attorneys at law, and the quality of service they provide, was tabled in the Senate on April 27. Tabled by the Minister...