
Delroy Chuck
Delroy Chuck is a Jamaican politician and member of the Jamaica Labour Party, currently serving as the Minister of Justice. His role has included overseeing legal reforms and the administration of justice in Jamaica.
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Delroy Chuck is the Minister of Justice in Jamaica who asserted that Jamaica does not have a human rights problem.
Peter Espeut | A human rights or an English problem? | Commentary
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has issued a stark warning to Jamaicans about the growing chaos surrounding inheritance battles.
‘Dead Lef’ wars tearing reggae music families apart - Minister Chuck urges Jamaicans to make wills | EntertainmentJustice Minister Delroy Chuck stated that the law is a critical step in giving ex-convicts a new beginning.
Expungement law offering new start after rehabilitation now in effect | News
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck asserted that some judges were misinterpreting the Child Diversion Act.
‘Nobody can dictate to judges’ – Jamaica Chief Justice
Delroy Chuck is the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs who commented on the interpretation of the Child Diversion Act.
‘Nobody can dictate to judges’ | News
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has urged newly commissioned justices of the peace in Portland to become well-informed to avoid misinforming members of the public.
Chuck urges new JPs to get 'well-informed' to help combat misinformation | NewsThe responsibility for the constitutional reform process was placed in the Ministry of Justice, led by Delroy Chuck.
New parliamentary year begins | NewsJustice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck has cautioned Jamaicans that it is far better to avoid criminal convictions than to rely on the recent passage of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act to clear their records.
‘Not worth having a criminal conviction’ | Lead StoriesMinister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck congratulated the new appointees, while emphasising the seriousness of their voluntary role.
New Westmoreland JPs urged to serve with integrity | NewsJustice Minister Delroy Chuck piloted the amendments to the Jury Act.
House gives thumbs up to jury subsidy increase | NewsJustice Minister Delroy Chuck stated that more than $50 billion in assets are currently under state management because Jamaicans continue to die without making wills.
Where there’s no will ... | Lead StoriesJustice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck is warning justices of the peace (JPs) not to witness signatures being made by people they do not know.
‘Don’t witness signatures you don’t know’ | Lead Stories
Delroy Chuck is the justice and constitutional affairs minister involved in the proposed amendments to the Jury Act.
Editorial | New approach to jury law | CommentaryDelroy Chuck is the Justice Minister who announced a 200 per cent increase in the stipend paid to jurors.
Parliament weighs tripled juror stipend amid backlog crisis | Lead StoriesDelroy Chuck is the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs who tabled the amendments to the Jury Act.
Legislation tabled to increase stipend for jurors | NewsDelroy Chuck, the Portfolio Minister, noted that Hanover was identified as a priority area for his Ministry.
Hundreds of Hanover families benefit from Justice Ministry’s Christmas outreach | News
Delroy Chuck has served as Jamaica's Justice Minister for nearly a decade, focusing on legal reforms and access to justice.
Letter of the Day | Delroy Chuck and the long test of justice reform | Letters
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says he will be launching a Social Harmony Programme in 2026 which he hopes will assist in keeping the crime rate down.
Justice ministry to launch Social Harmony Programme next year | Lead StoriesJustice Minister Delroy Chuck says he will be launching a Social Harmony Programme in 2026.
JFJ warned against ‘enabling, empowering predators’ | Lead StoriesJustice Minister Delroy Chuck announced plans for a Social Harmony Programme to combat crime in Jamaica.
Bloodline bloodshed | Lead StoriesJustice Minister Delroy Chuck has invited the JFJ to make a presentation to a joint select committee to be convened in 2026.
JFJ: Consensual sex between minors should not be a crime | Lead StoriesDelroy Chuck, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, charged the newly installed JPs to serve with integrity.
Kingston gets 80 new justices of the peace | News
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Delroy Chuck discussed the automatic expungement for certain old, non-custodial convictions.
In Parliament today: finance minister to table third revised budget as Jamaica confronts hurricane fallout | NewsDelroy Chuck, the Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, toured the facilities and noted the impressive condition of the Whithorn Courthouse.
Whithorn to anchor court operations in Westmoreland | News
Delroy Chuck is described as a suave lawyer who knew not to be over-bearing.
Ronald Thwaites | Basic competencies | CommentaryJustice Minister Delroy Chuck opened last Tuesday’s debate on the Criminal Records Rehabilitation of Offenders Amendment Act, 2025.
Criminologist: Keep sexual offences out of expungement discussion | Lead Stories
Dr Holness made it clear that Minister Chuck’s engagement is meant only to brief the Opposition on the structure of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, not to substitute for leader-to-leader dialogue.
Substance over symbolism in Vale Royal Talks | LettersMinister Delroy Chuck is responsible for constitutional matters and is briefing the opposition leader.
Editorial | Serious Vale Royal Talks | CommentaryDelroy Chuck started debate on the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill yesterday.
‘Second chance’ | Lead Stories
Golding publicly rebuffed a proposal for a meeting with Justice Minister Delroy Chuck.
Holness proposes Vale Royal Talks with Golding on constitutional reform | News





































