Paula Llewellyn

Paula Llewellyn

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Paula Llewellyn is the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Jamaica, known for her commitment to upholding the law and ensuring justice is served. She has been involved in high-profile cases, including the multibillion-dollar fraud investigation concerning Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), which has impacted numerous clients, including track and field legend Usain Bolt. Llewellyn has emphasized the importance of due process and evidentiary material in prosecuting fraud cases, demonstrating her dedication to a fair legal system.

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Paula Llewellyn is the former Director of Public Prosecutions who filed a complaint against Isat Buchanan.

Court clears lawyer Isat Buchanan of misconduct, says GLC disciplinary committee breached natural justice | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-29
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Former Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn, once advised that jury trials result in a higher rate of conviction than bench trials.

Orville Taylor | Bench or jury? | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-25
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Keynote speaker Paula Llewellyn, former director of public prosecutions, reinforced that message with a reminder that teaching remains a vocation rooted in human development.

New teachers warned against AI over-reliance in classrooms | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-23
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Paula Llewellyn retired last month after serving 17 years as the Director of Public Prosecutions, the longest tenure in Jamaica's history.

New DPP Claudette Thompson pledges to serve with integrity and transparency | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-15
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Paula Llewellyn KC, who retired last month after serving 17 years in office—the longest tenure of any DPP in Jamaica's history.

Claudette Thompson confirmed as new DPP | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-10
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Paula Llewellyn is the outgoing director of public prosecutions who emphasized the DPP’s focus on seeking justice for all parties.

Editorial | A right to bench trials | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-21
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Paula Llewellyn served as DPP for 17 years before retiring.

Senior prosecutor Claudette Thompson to act as DPP following retirement of Paula Llewellyn | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-20
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Paula Llewellyn, the Director of Public Prosecutions, rejected the AAJ’s assertions and accused the association of misrepresenting her office's role.

Review law governing bench trials, urges advocates association | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-18
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Paula Llewellyn delivered her final official address as the Director of Public Prosecutions after a distinguished 41-year legal career dedicated to justice in Jamaica.

Llewellyn bids farewell after 17 years as DPP | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-17
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Paula Llewellyn, the Director of Public Prosecutions, expressed her pleasure with the tradition of excellence at the college.

Church Teachers’ College on course to attain university status | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-16
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Eminent legal minds like Paula Llewellyn argue for the importance of trial by peers.

Bruce Golding | Whither jury trials? | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-09-15
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Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn insisted her office had never had custody of the document.

Victims in the dark | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-24
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Paula Llewellyn has urged educators to help change the growing culture of little regard for work ethics.

DPP wants educators to help address issue of work ethics | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-12
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Paula Llewellyn was quoted discussing the nuances that jurors would understand.

In support of jury trials | Letters
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-19
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Paula Llewellyn has led opposing teams in the courtroom and supports trial by jury.

Assault on trial by jury | Letters
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-17
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DPP Paula Llewellyn defended the sentencing decisions made by the judge in Mario Deane's case.

Mario Deane’s community unhappy, says convicted cops got ‘slapped on the wrist’ | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-07-03
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Chief prosecutor Paula Llewellyn publicly explained the decision to discontinue the case against Wisynco Limited.

Jamaica environment agency slammed after botched pollution trial
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-06-26
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Paula Llewellyn is the chief prosecutor who conceded that the move was unusual.

Attorney alleges ‘double punishment’ in case of Russian charged in fatal Kgn crash | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-26
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Paula Llewellyn is the Director of Public Prosecutions who dismissed the pollution case against Wisynco.

NEPA calls press briefing 'to clarify' details about collapsed Wisynco pollution case | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-26
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Chief prosecutor Paula Llewellyn publicly explained the decision to discontinue the case against Wisynco Limited.

‘DISGRACEFUL’ | Lead Stories | Jamaica Gleaner
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-25
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Paula Llewellyn is the Director of Public Prosecutions who issued a statement explaining the reasons for the decision to withdraw the pollution case against Wisynco.

Rio Cobre pollution case against Wisynco collapses; DPP explains why | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-06-24
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Paula Llewellyn has strongly rejected the judiciary’s response to her criticism of the handling of the Trade Winds Citrus pollution case.

Llewellyn: Judges are not ‘automatons’ | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-14
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Paula Llewellyn has strongly rejected the judiciary’s response to her criticism of the handling of the Trade Winds Citrus pollution case.

Llewelyn: Judges are not ‘automatons’ | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-14
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Paula Llewellyn raised questions about the actions of the presiding judge in managing the case.

Judiciary defends judge's actions in Rio Cobre pollution case | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-13
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Paula Llewellyn is the Director of Public Prosecutions who criticized the handling of the Trade Winds Citrus case.

DPP secures guilty plea in pollution case | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-11
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Paula Llewellyn is the Director of Public Prosecutions who suggested that Trade Winds Citrus Limited ought to have pleaded guilty in its environmental breach case.

'Guilty plea' was route to hold Trade Winds accountable over Rio Cobre pollution - DPP | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-10
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Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn is facing legal action from one of her own senior prosecutors following her decision to remove the government attorney from active legal duties for six months.

ODPP internal fallout | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-04-13
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DPP Paula Llewellyn noted that her office is yet to receive the letter from Hemmings regarding the Kroll report.

‘SSL had no legs’ | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-04-03
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Professor Hope hailed Paula Llewellyn, who is the first woman to become Director of Public Prosecutions in Jamaica.

Young women and girls need to see positive female role models – Professor Hope | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-04-01
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Paula Llewellyn confirmed that her office had been made aware of the claim regarding Jermaine Bowen.

Accused ‘serial rapist’ claims breach of rights amid 12-year wait for trial | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-03-30
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