Her Honour Judith A. Pusey has been sworn in as the country’s first Chief Judge of the Parish Courts. She was appointed under the Judicature (Resident Magistrates) (Amendment and Change...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says lotto scamming must be strongly denounced and those who see it fit to make the crime an occupation should be ostracised and frowned...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government intends to expand the jurisdiction of the Court of Petty Sessions as part of the backlog reduction strategy. Additionally, Mr. Chuck...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says once evidence is provided and extradition requests are made for lottery scammers, they will be granted. “When we find these lotto scammers they must...

President of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica St. James Chapter, Claudette Bryan, is urging newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish to take their responsibilities seriously....

The Ministry of Justice is looking to complete work on the proposed amendments to the Criminal Justice (Plea Negotiations and Agreement) Act by the end of September or early October....

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government is moving to put in place legislation to allow Justices of the Peace (JPs) to perform duties islandwide. Addressing an installation ceremony...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Government intends to focus on campaign finance reform, and there is no reason regulations cannot be put in place soon. Addressing a...