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60 Years Of The Court Of Appeal
On this week’s You and the Law, we’re getting into some history and looking at the Court of Appeal’s 60 years of service to Jamaica’s judicial system.
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New Road Traffic Act Approved With Amendments
On this week’s You and the Law, the long-awaited new Road Traffic Act and it’s regulations are one step closer to enactment following the recent approval of the Act by the Senate.
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Jamaica National Heritage Trust Act
On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust Act and the legal process for having a site or location declared a National Monument.
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Work Advanced On New Bail Act
On this week’s You and the Law, a new Bail Act is being drafted for tabling in parliament later this year by the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs. We’ll share what we know about the legislation so far.
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The Death Penalty
On this week’s You and the Law, we’re looking at a divisive part of Jamaica’s criminal justice system that has entered the public discourse yet again. We’re talking about the Death Penalty and where Jamaica stands legally on the practice.
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Do Not Pay Justices of The Peace
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re looking at why you shouldn’t pay Justices of the Peace (JPs) for their services, and what you should do if a JP asks for payment in exchange for their services.
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Restorative Justice Being Rolled Out In Schools
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re look at the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministries of Justice and Education & Youth for the promotion of the National Restorative Justice programme in schools across the country.
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Manslaughter or Murder? (Part 2)
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re continuing our look at the differences and similarities between the criminal charges for manslaughter and murder under Jamaican legislation.
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Manslaughter or Murder?
While manslaughter and murder both result in a person losing their life at the hands of someone else, the acts and their associated charges under Jamaican legislation can be complex, leaving many unaware of the difference between the two. On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re seeking to answer the question, “is it manslaughter or is it murder?”.
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Mediation in Courts Programme Update
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re bringing an update on the Mediation in Courts programme, and the benefits of using this Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method.
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Disabilities Act Now In Effect Part 2
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re continuing our look at the recently enacted Disabilities Act, particularly how the avenues for recourse and restitution will work under the legislation.
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Disabilities Act Now In Effect
On this week’s edition of You and the Law, we’re looking at the recently enacted Disabilities Act and breaking down some of its provisions as the legislation seeks to protect the rights and access to fair and equal treatment for persons with disabilities.
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Copyright Vs Patent Vs Trademark
On today’s edition of You and The Law, we’re looking at the differences and similarities among different intellectual property (IP) legislation, namely Copyright, Patent, and Trademark.
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The Copyright Act Part 3
On today’s edition of You and The Law, we’re continuing our look at the Copyright Act and how this important piece of legislation serves to protect your intellectual property rights.
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The Copyright Act Part 2
On today’s edition of You and The Law, we’re continuing our look at the Copyright Act and how this important piece of legislation serves to protect your intellectual property rights.
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The Copyright Act Part 1
On today’s edition of You and The Law, we’re taking a look at the Copyright Act and how this important piece of legislation serves to protect your intellectual property.
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Sport Minister Commends Thompson Herah For Receiving World Athletics Award
Sport Minister Olivia Grange has hailed Elaine Thompson-Herah after she received the World Athletics Female Athlete of the Year award at this year’s World Athletics Awards ceremony on December 1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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