by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 11, 2017 | Ministry News
Approximately 30 persons are poised to begin practicums in Court Annexed Mediation over the coming months. The certified mediators recently underwent a Mediation Refresher Course at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, which was hosted by the Improved Access to Justice...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Dec 5, 2016 | Ministry News
A change in the way victims of sexual assault are treated in Barbados and across the Caribbean is on the horizon. Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson underscored the need to establish clear guidelines for the prosecution of such matters, and for proper support mechanisms...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 16, 2016 | Ministry News
Members of the public are invited to attend a public lecture being hosted by Chief Justice, Sir Marston Gibson, and the Barbados Judiciary, on Friday, November 18, at the Supreme Court Complex, Whitepark Road, St. Michael, beginning at 7:00 p.m. It is entitled:...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 15, 2016 | Ministry News
Barbados and its Caribbean counterparts are on the way to establishing an Asset Recovery Interagency Network for the region. Prosecutors, policymakers, and law enforcement officers will be engaged in discussion over the next two days at the Caribbean Regional Meeting...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 3, 2016 | Top Stories
Barbados’ judicial system is receiving a $33 million injection of funds to improve a number of areas through the Justice Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) project, as part of a five-year programme. Chief Justice, Sir Marston Gibson, and Director of the...