The Child Diversion Programme in the Ministry of Justice is achieving “tremendous success” in steering young people away from the criminal justice system, says portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. He...

Approximately 30,000 additional students, parents, and educators from 500 public schools are to be trained in restorative justice practices this fiscal year. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams,...

The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says significant strides have been made to help reduce the backlog of cases in courts at the parish level.   Speaking at a Jamaica...

Debate on a Bill that will address legal and practical concerns for the Independent Commission of Investigations commenced in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10). The Independent Commission...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the Courts have been performing and improving in the delivery of justice. “In the Parish Courts, they have not only reduced the backlog...

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been commended on its work by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “They have done a fantastic job, not only in...

The Ministry of Justice generated 8,313 marriage licences last year, amounting to $33.25 million in revenue at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). “We are doing well, but we don’t mind more...

A total of 829 Justices of the Peace (JPs) were commissioned in 11 parishes during fiscal year 2022/23. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the Ministry anticipates that another 900...