Mikel Jackson
Mikel Jackson is the Executive Director of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), a prominent human rights lobby group in Jamaica. Under her leadership, JFJ advocates for systemic reforms in the justice system and holds state actors accountable for human rights violations. Following the recent convictions of police officers involved in the death of Mario Deane, Jackson expressed both disappointment with the leniency of their sentences and hope for the historic convictions as a step towards justice in a system often criticized for its failures. Her work emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms to restore public trust and ensure the protection of human rights within law enforcement.
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Recent news mentions
Executive Director of JFJ Mikel Jackson said the political debaters should also discuss long-term solutions to address the root causes of crime to break the cycle of violence.
Political debaters should prescribe long-term solutions to break cycle of violence – JFJ | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-08-21
Mikel Jackson, Executive Director of JFJ, expressed profound disappointment with the suspended sentences for Grant and Clevon.
JFJ disappointed with suspended sentences for cops in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-04
Mikel Jackson, Executive Director of JFJ, expressed disappointment with the suspended sentences for the cops involved in Deane's case.
JFJ disappointment with suspended sentences for cops in Mario Deane case | NewsJamaica· 2025-07-03