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A Crown prosecutor is a provider of a public service. The public on whose behalf prosecutions are conducted have an interest in our operations and we have a duty to account to the public we serve. It is in recognition of this responsibility that our role, duties, performance, challenges and achievements are laid out in this website.
A Crown prosecutor is guided and governed by the Constitution of Jamaica and the Laws of the country, and has a duty to treat all people equally in accordance with the law. A Crown prosecutor also has:
1. The duty to protect and promote the human rights of all citizens; and
2. To serve the public interest, inclusive of the rights of the victim and the alleged offender, conscious of the need to be accountable and transparent in the execution of our duties.
This delicate balance can only be kept by strict adherence to the law. We need patience, training, public understanding, and a firm resolution to do what is correct.
I thank you for your interest in this site and invite you to learn about us, exchange information, and discuss with us.
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Carlos Hill Trial
R V Mark Henry for Murder
Latoya Nugent
Corruption Matters
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Disclosure - A Jamaican Protocol
Prosecution Protocol
Request for Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters - Guidance for Authorities outside of Jamaica
VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
Being a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime is not easy, but, with your help, we work hard to bring offenders to justice. Throughout the justice process we will support you and treat you with dignity. From reporting the crime to passing sentence we explain what happens, the role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and what you can expect from us.
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LAWS OF JAMAICA
The Laws of Jamaica (Statutes) were, in modern times, revised in 1938 and again in 1953. However, the volume of legislation enacted by Parliament after 1953 made a further revision imperative. Accordingly, legislation was enacted, the Law Revision Act, 1969, establishing the Law Revision Committee. The Committee operates under the authority of the Law Revision Act...
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NEWS ARCHIVE
Carlos Hill Trial
R V Mark Henry for Murder
Latoya Nugent
Corruption Matters
OCG Parliament Report
Pages
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2
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5
6
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Jump to Content
jamaica.gov.jm
Home
About Us
Mission
History
The Role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Public Interest
Socio-Economic Context – 2011
Staff complement as at September 12, 2011
close this panel
The Director
The Current Director
The Past Directors
The Functions of the Director
close this panel
Resources
Forums
Publications
Reports
close this panel
Overview
Our Role in the Justice System
Relationship with the Jamaica Constabulary Force
The number of cases from 2008 to 2010
Rulings
close this panel
Units and Functions
title
description
‹
›
News
Laws of Jamaica
Listings of Home Circuit Court Matters
Feedback Form
Contact Us
Welcome
A Crown prosecutor is a provider of a public service. The public on whose behalf prosecutions are conducted have an interest in our operations and we have a duty to account to the public we serve. It is in recognition of this responsibility that our role, duties, performance, challenges and achievements are laid out in this website.
A Crown prosecutor is guided and governed by the Constitution of Jamaica and the Laws of the country, and has a duty to treat all people equally in accordance with the law. A Crown prosecutor also has:
1. The duty to protect and promote the human rights of all citizens; and
2. To serve the public interest, inclusive of the rights of the victim and the alleged offender, conscious of the need to be accountable and transparent in the execution of our duties.
This delicate balance can only be kept by strict adherence to the law. We need patience, training, public understanding, and a firm resolution to do what is correct.
I thank you for your interest in this site and invite you to learn about us, exchange information, and discuss with us.
News Items
Carlos Hill Trial
R V Mark Henry for Murder
Latoya Nugent
Corruption Matters
OCG Parliament Report
Pages
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
next ›
last »
Disclosure - A Jamaican Protocol
Prosecution Protocol
Request for Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters - Guidance for Authorities outside of Jamaica
VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
Being a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime is not easy, but, with your help, we work hard to bring offenders to justice. Throughout the justice process we will support you and treat you with dignity. From reporting the crime to passing sentence we explain what happens, the role of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and what you can expect from us.
[read more...]
LAWS OF JAMAICA
The Laws of Jamaica (Statutes) were, in modern times, revised in 1938 and again in 1953. However, the volume of legislation enacted by Parliament after 1953 made a further revision imperative. Accordingly, legislation was enacted, the Law Revision Act, 1969, establishing the Law Revision Committee. The Committee operates under the authority of the Law Revision Act...
[read more]
NEWS ARCHIVE
Carlos Hill Trial
R V Mark Henry for Murder
Latoya Nugent
Corruption Matters
OCG Parliament Report
Pages
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
next ›
last »
Stay Connected
Useful Links
The Supreme Court of Jamaica
Ministry of Justice
Victim Support Unit
The Court of Appeal, Jamaica
Ministry of National Security
INDECOM
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Court Management Services
Financial Investigation Division
Caribbean Court of Justice
Child Development Agency
Jamaica Defence Force
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
Office of the Public Defender
Jamaica Constabulary Force
Houses of Parliament
Witness Protection Programme
Copyright © 2013 Ministry of Justice, Government of Jamaica
Developed and administered by the Management Information Systems Division - MOJ