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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. (FILE)

Lay Magistrates Urged to Study ZOSO Act

By: Barbara Ellington , September 19, 2017
Lay Magistrates in Manchester and St. Elizabeth have been urged to study the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act, by Justice Minister, Hon....
Mexico’s Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Cecilia Jaber (right) is joined by the Minister of Justice Hon. Delroy Chuck (left) as she proposes a toast to her country’s bilateral relations with Jamaica. The occasion was a reception held on Thursday (September 14) at the official residence of Mexico, 9 Cherry Garden Avenue, to commemorate the 207th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence.

Mexico Celebrates 207 Years of Independence

By: Elaine Reckord, September 16, 2017
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right) presents the instrument of appointment to Andrea Ceciel Pettigrew Collins, who will act as a Puisne judge in the Supreme Court. Occasion was the swearing in of judges on September 15 at King’s House.

Three Judges Appointed to Higher Office

By: Chris Patterson , September 16, 2017

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Minister of Justice, the Hon. Delroy Chuck.
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Ganja Ticketing System Soon

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says a ticketing system will soon be established for persons who are accused of using more than two ounces of marijuana in Jamaica. Speaking...
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By: Ainsworth Morris, September 13, 2017
Director/Principal, Justice Training Institute in the Ministry of Justice, Karen Campbell-Bascoe.
Justice

Justices of the Peace Play Key Role in ZOSOS

Director and Principal of the Justice Training Institute (JTI), Karen Campbell-Bascoe, says justices of the peace (JPs) play a critical role in ensuring that the rights of citizens are protected...
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By: Chris Patterson , September 12, 2017
Justice

152 Justices Of The Peace Trained In Mediation

One hundred and fifty-two Justices of the Peace (JP) across six parishes have received training in mediation techniques since the start of the year. The parishes are St. Catherine, Kingston,...
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By: Tashion Hewitt Stennet, September 8, 2017