
Mickel Jackson
Mickel Jackson is the director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), a prominent human rights organization in Jamaica. He has been an outspoken advocate for justice and accountability within the Jamaican law enforcement system. Recently, he has been in the news expressing hope that the Westmoreland police will successfully empanel a jury for the trial of three officers charged in connection with the death of Mario Deane, highlighting the importance of ensuring a fair trial process.
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JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson both argued that crime-fighting efforts must not come at the expense of transparency and accountability.
‘Taking us for fools!’ | NewsMickel Jackson is the executive director of Jamaicans for Justice.
Mickel Jackson | Holding power to account: Vital work of human rights organisations in Jamaica | CommentaryMickel Jackson is the executive director of Jamaicans for Justice and advocates for accountability and human rights in the context of crime reduction.
Defending human rights strengthens crime-fighting | Letters
Mickel Jackson, JFJ’s executive director, noted that while the Child Diversion Act provides a solid legislative framework, gaps prevent the law from achieving its intended outcomes.
JFJ: Consensual sex between minors should not be a crime | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson, executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, said last week that if the commission made recommendations as far back as July 2025, the passage of some three months prompts questions.
Barnett urges speedy appointments to vacant IC posts | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson, executive director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), said the delay raises serious constitutional concerns.
Leadership vacancies cripple IC’s work | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson is the executive director of Jamaicans for Justice and is advocating for constitutional reform.
Holness and Golding face off tonight | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson is the executive director of Jamaicans for Justice and discusses the impact of unauthorized HIV status disclosures on women.
JFJ wants law to tackle unauthorised HIV status disclosure | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson described the protest as a platform for meaningful engagement on issues of human rights and law-enforcement conduct.
FATAL FORCE | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson, executive director of Jamaicans For Justice, supports widening the sex offender registry.
4,000 deportees for Ja | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson described the protest as an opportunity for constructive dialogue amid national discussions on human rights and police conduct.
‘The police did not know a camera was there’ | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson warned that Marlon Morgan's call threatens to further divide society.
Morgan's call to wear blue tomorrow in support of police threatens to divide society, says JFJ | News
Mickel Jackson has warned that a call by Senator Marlon Morgan for Jamaicans to wear blue in support of the police threatens to further divide the society.
Call to wear blue tomorrow in support of police threatens to divide society, says JFJ | News
Jamaicans for Justice Executive Director Mickel Jackson highlighted that the current fatality figure of 79 marks a 163 per cent increase over the same period in 2024.
Letter of the Day | Balanced approach needed for crime reduction | LettersMickel Jackson is the executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, who responded to the comments made by Sergeant Arleen McBean.
Jamaican rights group has safety concerns after 'terrorist' comment from police union boss
Mickel Jackson is the executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, who responded to comments made by Sergeant Arleen McBean.
Jamaican rights group has safety concerns after 'terrorist' comment from police union boss | News
JFJ Executive Director Mickel Jackson stated on Thursday that Jamaica is at risk of reverting to the 'dark days' when police accountability was weak.
Blake to JFJ: Focus on criminals, not relevance | NewsJFJ's Executive Director Mickel Jackson noted that the 50 fatal shootings recorded since the start of 2025 more than double the 19 recorded for the similar period last year.
JFJ 'alarmed' at 163 per cent increase in police killings | Lead StoriesMickel Jackson, the director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), is hoping that the Westmoreland police will be able to empanel a jury for the trial of the three police officers charged in connection with the death of Mario Deane.
JFJ hopeful that Westmoreland will have jurors to try cops in Mario Deane case | News

































