President of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Dr. Lynden Rose, is encouraging citizens to report justices of the peace (JPs) operating in breach of the code of conduct,...

The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says that while there is still more work to be done, significant strides have been made to reduce the backlog of cases in...

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, says members fully understand the role the organisation plays in society as a body of committed volunteers,...

Public Relations Officer of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Claudette Bryan, is crediting Custodes and the organisation’s disciplinary committees for maintaining order and discipline among Justices of the...

The Matilda’s Corner District Consultative Committee (DCC), which aims to increase police-citizen engagement in addressing crime and violence in and around the Liguanea area of St. Andrew, was officially launched...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says the National Child Diversion Programme can play a key role in reducing youth reoffending in Jamaica. Child diversion involves measures to deal with child...

National Child Diversion Consultant, Ruth Carey, says that acceptance of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means of settling conflicts outside of the courts will require a culture shift. Ms....

Eight members of the judiciary were sworn into higher office today (April 7) by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House. They...