KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesperson on Justice, Zuleika Jess has described as “institutional exploitation”, the lack of monetary or other support for Jamaica’s Justices of the Peace (JPs).

Jess addressed the issue on June 3 during her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives.

“I move to address a deep inequity in our community justice system: the total lack of financial support, stipend or expense coverage for Jamaica’s JPs,” Jess told the Parliament.