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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) and Attorney General (AG), Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), peruse the specifications of one of the 25 computers provided to the AG’s Department by the Government of Canada. The computers, along with backup storage devices and a projector, were handed over by Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Sylvain Fabí (centre), during a ceremony at the AG’s Office in New Kingston.

Justice Sector Benefits from Canadian Support

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 29, 2016

The country’s justice sector has benefited from significant Canadian funding support totalling over $4.25 billion (Can$44.2 million) over the past 16 years. Provided under the Global Affairs Canada initiative, the...

Justice Ministry Receives 14 Photocopy Machines

By: Rochelle Williams, December 21, 2016

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), in discussion with Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (centre) and Children’s Advocate, Mrs. Diahnn Gordon Harrison during a Child Justice Guidelines Training Seminar for attorneys-at-law, held at the Melia Braco Village resorts in Trelawny on Saturday, December 10. The seminar was attended by attorneys from across Jamaica and was sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Chief Justice Says Training Seminars Useful

By: Marlon Tingling, December 11, 2016

Justice 9 years ago Major Improvements Coming for Justice System
By: Marlon Tingling, December 13, 2016
Justice 9 years ago Rights of Children Protected
By: Marlon Tingling, December 11, 2016
Justice 9 years ago Message by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, on Int’l Human Rights Day
By: Ministry of Justice , December 10, 2016

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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), looks on as Finance and Public Service Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), and Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, peruse details of the agreement formalising the EU’s provision of approximately $3.3 billion (€22 million) in grant funding for Jamaica’s Justice Reform Programme. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the Finance Ministry in Kingston, on December 8. Overseeing the proceeding is the Finance Ministry’s Communications Director, Elaine Oxamendi-Vicet.

9 years ago Justice

Justice Reform Programme Boosted by $3.3-Billion Grant

The Justice Reform Programme has been further boosted by an additional European Union (EU) grant of $3.3 billion (€22 million). The provision, which has been allocated under the justice component...

By: Douglas McIntosh, December 9, 2016

Resident of East Kingston, Adolphus Kelly (left), receives information from Legal Officer, Land Administration And Management Programme (LAMP), Tirshatha Russell. Occasion was the Legal Aid Council’s (LAC) fourth justice fair held at the Vauxhall High School on Windward Road, East Kingston, on December 7.

9 years ago Justice

East Kingston Residents Benefit from free Legal Services

Residents of East Kingston yesterday (December 7) benefited from free legal information and advice at a justice fair staged by the Legal Aid Council (LAC). The fair, which was held...

By: Chris Patterson, December 8, 2016

The House of Representative.

9 years ago Justice

House Passes Amendments to Children Guardianship and Custody Act

The Children (Guardianship and Custody) (Amendment) Act was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 6). The Bill seeks to give effect to the Government’s decision to enact...

By: Latonya Linton , December 7, 2016

9 years ago Justice

Justice Sensitisation Fair at Vauxhall High School Today

Residents of East Kingston are being urged to come out for the Legal Aid Council’s (LAC) Justice Fair, which will be held on Wednesday (December 7) at the Vauxhall High...

By: Shari-Ann Palmer, December 7, 2016

Minister of Justice, Hon Delroy Chuck, addresses a workshop organised by the National Taskforce Against Trafficking in Persons, today (November 9), at The Knutsford Court Hotel, in New Kingston. It was held under the theme ‘Understanding Human Trafficking, Supporting Victims’. (FILE)

9 years ago Justice

Records of Some Persons who Made Plea Deals Could be Expunged

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says persons who have committed non-fatal offences and agree to enter guilty pleas in exchange for lighter sentences could later have their records expunged...

By: Garwin Davis, December 7, 2016

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

9 years ago Justice

Lotto Scammers Could also Do Time in the US

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says persons doing time in Jamaica for lottery scamming could be extradited to the United States to face additional charges once their sentences are...

By: Garwin Davis, December 6, 2016

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), points out the features of the Justice of the Peace registration form to First Vice President of the Portland Chapter of the Lay Magistrate’s Association, Sandra Ennis (left) and President of the Portland Chapter of the Lay Magistrate’s Association, Vinette Mitchell-Forrester. Occasion was a justice sensitisation session held on December 1 at the Buff Bay United Church, Portland.

9 years ago Justice

Justice Ministry Looking to Appoint 3,000 JPs

The Ministry of Justice is looking to appoint 3,000 additional justices of the peace (JPs), bringing the cadre to approximately 10,000 across the island. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is...

By: Chad Bryan , December 6, 2016

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

9 years ago Justice

Regional Court Complex for Manchester

Discussions are in progress for the development of 40 acres of land for a Regional Court Complex in Manchester, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. Mr. Chuck, who was...

By: Garfield L. Angus, November 29, 2016