Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck, is leading a four-member Jamaican delegation on an official working visit to the Republic of Fiji from February 4 to 14, for the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM).

The delegation includes Solicitor-General Marlene Aldred, Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson, and MJCA’s Director of Legal Services Paul Bailey.

The high-level meeting is being convened under the theme ‘Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future’, and will bring together Law Ministers from across the Commonwealth to advance cooperation and set strategic direction on key justice, legal and rule-of-law issues affecting member states.

In keeping with this theme, the CLMM will focus on strengthening access to justice, modernising legal systems, and ensuring the rule of law remains robust in an increasingly complex global environment. Discussions will include, among other priority areas:

• Advances and initiatives in access to justice, including the sharing of success stories and challenges
• Law and Technology
• Justice and Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Assets Regulation

Minister Chuck made an intervention during the first session to underscore the importance of Jamaica’s participation, noting that “The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting presents an important opportunity to learn from and collaborate with international partners who are pioneering innovative justice solutions. The knowledge and partnerships gained from this engagement will directly contribute to the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to build a more efficient, transparent and equitable justice system for all.”

Beyond the formal sessions, the Jamaican delegation will also engage in critical discussions on democratic resilience, environmental protection, economic safeguards, and the removal of outdated laws that criminalise poverty, including vagrancy, loitering, pan-handling and homelessness.

Jamaica’s participation reflects its strong commitment to justice reform, human rights, and the development of modern, inclusive legal frameworks that serve all citizens.