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You and the Law

Provides general legal information, information on existing legislation as well as bills before the houses of parliament. Aired on Saturdays
Aired On: October 4, 2025 | Produced By: Jayda Francis

Career Talk – Jamaica Cyber Youth Empowerment Academy Launched

The Office of the Prime Minister in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security and Peace, and the Organization of American States (OAS), with funding support from the Government of Canada on Monday launched the Jamaica Cyber Youth Empowerment Academy.  This initiative gives 30 young...

Presented by: Sheryl Johnson Hamilton
Sheryl Johnson Hamilton

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| Produced By: Jermi-Lee Nelson

Short Term Mediation Programme

The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF) will be promoting the use of mediation as an alternative means of dispute resolution by funding a short-term mediation pilot programme for matters referred by the parish courts.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
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Jury Act Part 2

On this week’s You and the Law, we’re continuing our look at the Jury Act, including some of the things persons who are summoned for Jury Duty should bear in mind.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
Jermi-Lee Nelson
| Produced By: Jermi-Lee Nelson

Jury Act Part 1

On this week’s You and the Law, we’re beginning our look at the Jury Act, including the process and requirements for jury member selection.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
Jermi-Lee Nelson
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The Right To Due Process Part 2

Last week we left off with circumstances under which a trial, particularly one that has been sensationalized or one that is hyper visible to the public can be relocated from one parish to another to ensure due process for the accused.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
Jermi-Lee Nelson
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The Right To Due Process Part 1

On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at the right to due process, what it means and the factors that could infringe on this right.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
Jermi-Lee Nelson
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Justice of The Peace Act

On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at some of the provisions of the 2018 Justice of the Peace Act.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
Jermi-Lee Nelson
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Disabilities Act Regulations Part 2

On this week’s You and the Law, we’re continue breaking down some of the highlights of the Regulations for the Disabilities Act which were recently approved in the House of Representatives.
Presented by: Jermi-Lee Nelson
Jermi-Lee Nelson