Jamaica
Information Office
www.jis.gov.jm/
The Jamaica
Information Office
provides news and information about policies of the Jamaican
government.
It includes access to news on all aspects of Jamaica, including
transcripts
and audio files of speeches by the Prime Minister. Links are also
provided to departments and agencies in the Jamaican government.
Jamaican Justice System Reform Task Force - Final Report
www.cba.org/jamaicanjustice/pdf/jjsrtf_report_final.pdf
This report offers the findings and recommendations of the Jamaican Justice System Reform Task Force, completed in June 2007.
Ministry of Justice, Jamaica
www.moj.gov.jm/
The Ministry of Justice has
overall responsibility of Government to deliver justice by: (1)
protecting the constitutional rights of citizens, (2) maintaining the
independence of the judicial system, (3) reinforcing confidence in the
legal institutions, (4) carrying out law reform to effect greater
social justice, (5) providing means of redress when people are abused
by organs of the state. The website includes information on
the various divisions of the ministry as well as a section on the laws
of Jamaica.
Ministry of National Security, Jamaica
www.mns.gov.jm/
The mission of the
Ministry of National Security is "to facilitate and promote the
maintenance of law and order, the safe-keeping and rehabilitation of
offenders, and the protection of the country against internal and
external threats." The website includes some general crime
statistics, a copy of the proceeds of Crime Acts (2005), and general
information on the work and statistics of the organization.
Report
of Justice
www.cejamericas.org/reporte/muestra_pais.php?idioma=ingles&pais=JAMAICA&tipreport=REPORTE2&seccion=0
Presents a brief overview
of the justice system and procedures.
The
Supreme Court of Jamaica
www.sc.gov.jm/
Website of the Supreme
Court of Jamaica, which includes the laws of Jamaica,
Supreme Court judgments, and links to related agencies.
Office of the Public Defender
www.opd.gov.jm/
Office website offering institutional information, a history of the concept of public offense, and descriptions of the institutions charged with public defense in Jamaica. Users may also access the full text of the Public Defender's Act and contact information and submit complaints to the office by completing an online form.