The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) says despite a recent downgrade by the United States (US) State Department, Jamaica has done more to combat human trafficking last...

The Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is inviting young Jamaicans to enter its Nationwide Essay Competition aimed at making them more aware of their rights. The competition targets young...

The Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, will be hosting a Caribbean Conference from July 10 to 12. This comes against the background of Governor-General,...

Legislation to expunge the criminal records of persons convicted for possession of, or smoking small quantities of ganja was passed in the Senate on Friday, July 3. Under the Criminal...

The Senate, on Friday, June 27, approved the Financial Services Commission (Amendment of Fourth Schedule) Order, which allows fixed penalties for breaches made under the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement...

The Senate on Friday, June 13, approved the Banking Services Act, which will regulate the country’s financial institutions, including the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ). In piloting the Bill, Minister of...

Cabinet is expected to receive a submission from Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, on proposed amendments to the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act, within the next two...

Justice Minister, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, is spearheading work to develop a legal framework that will facilitate the creation of medical ganja and industrial hemp industries in Jamaica. This...