Claudette Thompson

public servant

Claudette Thompson is the senior director of public prosecutions in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Jamaica. She has been vocal about the challenges in prosecuting women involved in gang activities, noting that their roles often serve as fronts for gang operations. Thompson emphasizes the complexity of female involvement in organized crime, as many women are perceived in multifaceted societal roles that complicate legal accountability. Her insights contribute to the ongoing discussion about the need for a nuanced understanding of gender roles in criminal justice.