Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, is targeting the first week of January 2027 for the implementation of Jamaica’s new Mediation Act.
Speaking at the first Mediation Stakeholder Engagement Session at the AC Hotel Kingston on Friday, Chuck said the legislation will help Jamaicans resolve disputes peacefully while reducing pressure on the country’s court system.
The Mediation Act, 2026, which was passed in the Senate on October 23, establishes a legal framework for mediation, including the registration and regulation of mediators and mediation service providers.
Chuck said arrangements will be made to establish a mediation board, expand community mediation services and conduct public education sessions.
He noted that mediation could help reduce court backlogs, settle interpersonal disputes and prevent conflicts from escalating into violence.
The minister expressed hope that mediation services will eventually become widely accessible across Jamaica.
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