The Justice Ministry has doubled the number of Child Diversion Officers serving the country to accommodate increased referrals from the courts and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This was disclosed...

 

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29) passed three Bills that seek to appropriately treat with and increase the penalties for the offence of murder under Jamaican law. The...

In an effort to increase openness and transparency, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, says appropriate court cases will be live-streamed on the Jamaican Judiciary’s YouTube channel. Addressing Thursday’s (April 24)...

Commencing April 28, Jamaica’s judiciary will introduce digital recordings to assist with producing court transcripts in a timely manner. Addressing Thursday’s (April 24) swearing-in ceremony for two members of the...

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, has advised that the Judicial Services Commission will host its very first retreat this year, to take a deliberate look at the recruitment and appointment...

Two members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher office for the Easter Term by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (April 24), at King’s...

The Government plans to introduce a Victim’s Charter aimed at giving crime and abuse victims in Jamaica a stronger voice in the legal process and ensuring that their perspectives are...