Senior prosecutor Claudette Thompson named Acting Director of Public Prosecutions

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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JTA: Violence disrupting students’ education, as over 14 St. Catherine schools use online learning modality

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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JLP makes several internal changes

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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Soldiers and cops deployed in Spanish Town, St. Catherine amid tensions in the area over police killing of alleged gangster

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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Cops in St. Catherine North and South Divisions exercising heightened vigilance after reportedly receiving threats against them

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

Read More

Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools says recent altercations involving schools, disappointing but not surprising

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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Fire Brigade about 80% complete in clearing oil spill in Ironshore, Montego Bay

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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Gov’t to appeal ruling regarding extension of DPP’s tenure

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

Read More

Court rules that 2nd extension to DPP’S tenure is unconstitutional; Claimants’ lawyer says Ms. Lewellyn should demit office

Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

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Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Claudette Thompson is now the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ms. Thompson assumes the role effective today, after former DPP Paula Llewellyn indicated yesterday that she was unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time.

The development follows Friday’s ruling by the Constitutional Court that the second extension of Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as DPP was unconstitutional.

It also follows a call from the Opposition People’s National Party for Ms. Llewellyn to resign from the post.

In a statement this morning, the Justice Ministry said Ms. Thompson has been approved as acting DPP by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen upon the recommendation of the Public Service Commission.

It said Ms. Thompson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the pursuit
of justice to the position.

Read More