Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs - Kingston, Jamaica

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MLCA) has been established to take charge of, and give focused attention to, the Government’s legislative agenda and its legal and constitutional reform aspirations. The creation of the MLCA is the Government’s attempt to holistically revisit the legal and constitutional infrastructure of the State and accelerate the pace of reform.

The MLCA has also been mandated to protect human rights and reform the Constitution so that it effectively serves and reflects the will of the people of Jamaica. In addition, a robust Legal Education Programme will be implemented across the public sector to heighten awareness of the legislative review process, the role of all stakeholders in the process, and the need for full compliance with the law to prevent Government entities’ exposure to Court action and ultimately, liability.