Debate on the Plea Negotiations and Agreement Act, 2017, which provides for a system of plea bargaining for persons who commit crimes, was suspended in the Senate on Friday, May...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on the region’s parliamentarians to scale up action in the fight against HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean. He said that priority...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says with new Restorative Justice Facilitators being engaged, violent interpersonal conflicts should be reduced. The Minister, who was addressing a graduation ceremony for a...

The Attorney General’s Department has proposed several legislative and policy measures for consideration by the Government regarding Jamaica’s implementation of the Paris Agreement, which relates to climate-change adaptation and mitigation....

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has called on parliamentarians to be meticulous in carrying out their lawmaking task, noting that the process is too important for shortcuts. She said...

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says some $426.4 million was paid by the Government towards judgment debts for the 2016/17 financial year. Making her contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral...

Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says the efficiency and effectiveness of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in enforcing judgments under the Revised Treaty is a matter of national...

The Attorney General’s Chambers will be reorganised and expanded with the creation of three additional Deputy Solicitor General posts, moving from two to five. Each Deputy Solicitor General will head...