Changes are coming in how a person suspected of an offence is granted bail. The new Bail Act enables three stages at which bail can be approved - before charge, after charge, and after conviction. This differs from what now obtains as persons are only granted bail on charge, and in limited circumstances after conviction. Legal and Constitutional Affairs Minister,...
With the formation of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC), Jamaica has embarked on the road to becoming a republic. The CRC is responsible for providing guidance and oversight to the government and the people of Jamaica during the process, as well as implementing recommendations on the consensuses reached. CRC youth advisor, Sujae Boswell, in an interview with JIS News explained...
Since the start of the year, 26 people have been charged for Praedial Larceny, while over the last decade, there has been on average 40 to 50 reports annually made to the police of agricultural produce theft. However, the police say, this is not a true reflection of the number of cases, as only a few victims make reports when...
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