JFJ says appointment of acting DPP should not delay installment of permanent DPP

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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Jamaica records fewer murders this year in comparison to last year

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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Western parishes to experience longer drought – Met Service

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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Measures being put in place to ensure schools, hotels, and residents in western Jamaica receive water, amidst lingering drought

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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Proposal outlining measures to curb road crashes to be presented to PM Andrew Holness

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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Police identify 15 y/o Irwin High student fatally stabbed by schoolmate

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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JTA condemns murder of 15 Y/O Irwin High student

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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High-profile meeting to be held today in a bid to quell feud involving students of various corporate area schools

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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Police probe fatal stabbing of St. James student

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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High profile meeting to be held to quell feud involving students in corporate area

Human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) says the appointment of an acting Director of Public Prosecutions, (DPP) should not delay the installment of a permanent personnel in the post.

Yesterday, the Justice Ministry named Senior Deputy (DPP) Claudette Thompson as the acting Director of Public Prosecutions.

It follows a ruling by the constitutional court last Friday, that the second extension of the tenure of former DPP, Paula Llewellyn, was unconstitutional.

While welcoming news of Ms. Thompson’s appointment, JFJ’s Executive Director Mickel Jackson said a permanent appointment must be made.

She said the appointment of an acting DPP, should not hinder the Public Service Commission, from recommending a permanent DPP.

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