PHOTO ESSAY

TOPIC: JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

By: Shenae BrissettID #: 1403222Beat: Justice and the Court System.

IntroductionJustices of the Peace (JP’s) are an important role in the country

of Jamaica. These individuals who work under the Ministry of

Justice help to alleviate the workload of government officials as

well as they help to uphold the right’s of our citizens. The life of a

JP is one that can be hectic, but very fulfilling as you are able to

help your community and country at large. From being constantly

in demand to certify documents and photographs, to keeping a

normal 9 to 5 job. This photo essay highlights some of the aspects

that come along with being a Justice of the Peace in Jamaica.

View of the Ministry a woman walking unto the compound of Justice on December 1, 2016. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is a Government of Jamaica ministerial entity, headed by the Minister of Justice. It was formed at the end of October 2001 after it was separated from the then Ministry of National Security and Justice. It provides supervision for the various processes involved in the appointment of Justices of the Peace and ensures that records are accurately maintained.(Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

View of a section of the 2 North scheme located in Portmore St. Catherine, November 28, 2016. In order to become a Justice of the Peace, you have to be recommended by your community, a club or an organization. (Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

Stationary utilized by all Justices of Peace to carry out their official duties, November 12, 2016. This seal and stamp are used by JP’s carry out some of their duties such as certifying documents and photographs for citizens.(Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

View of the official Justice of the Peace seal, November 22, 2016. This is the official seal that is used by the JP to certify documents.(Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

Mr. Joseph Williams, a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. James signing a document for an citizen, November 26, 2016. This is one of the many duties of a Justice of the Peace in Jamaica.(Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

View of the Half-way Tree Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court, November 23, 2016. A Justice of the Peace will be required to attend certain court sessions because they help to uphold the right’s of the citizens.(Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

Mr. Lloyd Blake, a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. Mary sitting at his desk at the National Land Agency where he is the Deputy Commissioner of Land Valuation, November 25, 2016. Most JP’s have a regular 9 to 5 job while upholding all the responsibilities of a Justice of the Peace.(Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

Photo of the Lay Magistrates Association Golden Scale Award, November 26, 2016. This is an award given to Justices of the Peace for outstanding service rendered to the public in their parish. (Photo by/Shenae Brissett)

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