The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs is seeking suitable candidates to fill the post of:

1. Legal Coordinator (JLG/LO 3)
2. Data Protection Officer (GMG/SEG 3)

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024.

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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, has welcomed the launch of the Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) three-year project, focused on promoting and safeguarding human rights in Jamaica through education, advocacy, and legal support services. 

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Learn about the deciding officials within the new Bail Act 2023.

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#PhotoHighlights : Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, MalahooForteMP and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, met and engaged in light conversation, before the ‘Let’s Connect’ town hall on constitutional reform, on April 17.

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At the The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF Forum, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs showcased Jamaica's transformative work: enhancing social safety nets for 155K+ women, repurposing bauxite lands for agriculture, and scaling up catastrophe bonds. #WBGMeetings

Join Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte as she engages with members of the Diaspora across the USA on Jamaica's Road to Republic. The discussion will be streamed live on Zoom April 17 at 6:00 p.m. (Jamaica Time).

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The MLCA is seeking suitable candidates to fill the posts of:

1. Enterprise Risk Management Analyst (GMG/SEG 3)
2. Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (GMG/SEG 2)
3. Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3)

Deadline: Apr. 21, 2024

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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, MalahooForteMP, delivered remarks as Patron for a roundtable discussion between senior legislators and young women, earlier today.

The meeting was facilitated through the Human Rights Council of the Norman Manley Law School.

Section 2 of the Bail Act (2023), sets out the defined terms used throughout the Act, some of which were previously included in the 2000 Act, while some new terms have been added and existing definitions amended.

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In the Bail Act 2023, amendments have been made to the definition of a child, in accordance with the Child Care and Protection Act, as well as the repeal of the term 'young person'.

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The Bail Act 2023 repealed and replaced terms such as:
'Bail in criminal proceedings', Court, Police officer, vary, and young person.

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Happy International Women’s Day 💜

Let’s celebrate the amazing women who have cleared the path for equality and advancement on this Women’s Day. Let’s continue to work towards a future of achieving justice, equality, and women’s empowerment worldwide.

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