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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addressing the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 29, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Debate Begins on Bill to Simplify Authentication of Public Documents

By: Chris Patterson, October 3, 2020

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, opened the debate on the Authentication (Foreign Public Documents) Bill 2020 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 29). The Bill is intended...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, opens the debate on the Dogs (Liability for Attacks) Act 2020 during the recent sitting of the House of Representatives at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Debate Begins on Bill to Protect Public Against Dog Attacks

By: Chris Patterson, October 3, 2020

Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey, speaks at a recent Ministry of Justice Virtual town hall.

Child Diversion Programme Continues to Treat Clients Despite COVID-19

By: Twila Wheelan, September 29, 2020

Justice 5 years ago Parents Urged to Ensure that Children Stick to Child Diversion Treatment Plan
By: Twila Wheelan, September 29, 2020
Justice 5 years ago Child Diversion Curriculum Goes Online
By: Twila Wheelan, September 28, 2020
Justice 5 years ago Offices of Child Diversion Programme Fully Operational
By: Twila Wheelan, September 28, 2020

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), applauds as newly appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal, Justice David Fraser, displays his Instrument of Appointment during a swearing-in ceremony for nine Judges on Monday (September 14) at King's House.

6 years ago Justice

Nine Judges promoted

Nine members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office on Monday (September 14) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House...

By: Rochelle Williams, September 14, 2020

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), and outgoing Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands, and Cayman Islands, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (right), in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett-Templer, during a courtesy call and brief ceremony at the Finance Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Friday (September 11), for the formal handover of the EU-funded Jamaica Justice Sector Reform Programme to the Government.

6 years ago Finance & Public ServiceJustice

PHOTOS: Finance Minister at handover of Justice Sector Reform Programme

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), and outgoing Head of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands,...

6 years ago Justice

Spirit Licence applicants in Kingston and St. Andrew not to turn up for court

The Judiciary of Jamaica wishes to advise Spirit Licence applicants that they are no longer required to turn up at Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Court in Half Way Tree...

By: Court Administration Division, September 9, 2020

6 years ago CoronavirusJustice

Ministry of Justice closes for deep cleaning

The Justice Ministry will close its offices at 61 Constant Spring Road on Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3 to facilitate sanitization of the premises. This, in accordance with...

By: Ministry of Justice, September 2, 2020

Director and Principal of the Justice Training Institute (JTI), Karen Campbell-Bascoe.

6 years ago Justice

JTI working to restart Court Reporting Programme

The Justice Training Institute (JTI) is working to restart its Court Reporting Programme, as part of efforts to fill the need for court reporters in the justice system. Director/Principal of...

By: Twila Wheelan, August 31, 2020

Director and Principal of the Justice Training Institute (JTI), Karen Campbell-Bascoe.

6 years ago Justice

JTI to resume face-to-face sessions in January

The Justice Training Institute (JTI) is scheduled to resume face-to-face training sessions with students for the new academic year, in January. The decision to push back the start of face-to-face...

By: Twila Wheelan, August 31, 2020

6 years ago CoronavirusJustice

Closure of the Western Regional Registry of the Supreme Court

The Judiciary of Jamaica wishes to advise the public that the Western Regional Registry of the Supreme Court will be closed on Friday, August 28, 2020. The closure is to...

By: Court Administration Division, August 28, 2020

Acting Director of Client Services, Communication and Information at the Court Administration Division, Kadiesh Fletcher.

6 years ago Justice

Time adjusted for night courts

The Judiciary is advising the public that, effective today (August 27), sittings of night courts will end at 7pm in parishes outside of Kingston and St. Andrew, Clarendon, St.Thomas and...

By: Twila Wheelan, August 28, 2020