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Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), discusses aspects of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2014, with Government Senator, K.D. Knight, during Friday’s(May 8) sitting of the Senate. The Upper House, on Friday, concluded its debate on the Bill which seeks to enhance the efficiency of Jamaica’s justice system, passing it with 10 amendments.
Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding (right), discusses aspects of the Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2014, with Government Senator, K.D. Knight, during Friday’s(May 8) sitting of the Senate. The Upper House, on Friday, concluded its debate on the Bill which seeks to enhance the efficiency of Jamaica’s justice system, passing it with 10 amendments.

Senate Passes Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2014

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, May 11, 2015
Proposed changes to how computer-generated evidence is introduced in court are expected to significantly reduce delays and costs associated with this procedure. The adjustments are contained in the Evidence (Amendment)...
Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

Senate Passes Administrator-General’s (Amendment) Bill

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, April 13, 2015
President of the Senate and Head of the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of West Indies, Senator Floyd Morris (right), having a light exchange with Vinnette Green (in wheelchair at left), before his presentation at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) 19th Public Lecture at the Institution’s Kingston Office, on March 31. Also sharing the moment is Director, Contemporary Assessment and Counselling Services at the Mico University College, Dr. Avril Daley (centre), who also presented at the event. The Public Lecture was held under the theme: ‘Empowering Persons with Disabilities, Maximising Potential, Building Jamaica’.

Senate President Calls for More Opportunities for the Disabled

By: Shari-Ann Palmer , April 2, 2015

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Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)
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Ganja Bill Tabled in Senate

A Bill which seeks to decriminalize ganja for medicinal, religious, and private/personal use was tabled in the Senate, on January 23. The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2015, was laid on...
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By: Latonya Linton, January 23, 2015
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Senate Passes Securities Amendment Act

The Securities (Amendment) Act, which seeks to enhance the legal and regulatory framework for Retail Repurchase Agreements (retail repos) in Jamaica, was passed in the Senate on Thursday, December 18....
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By: Latonya Linton, December 19, 2014