Making a case for Justices of the Peace (JPs) to be paid a stipend to cover basic expenses associated with their roles, Opposition Spokesperson on Justice Zuleika Jess described the current arrangement in Jamaica as institutional exploitation.

In her contribution to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament on Wednesday, Jess said her counterpart, Delroy Chuck, has flatly rejected proposals for JPs to be given a stipend.

She said Chuck called the work of JPs a voluntary task while ignoring the fact that the cost of paper, gas, and electricity has made it a luxury only the rich can afford.