Dian Watson News Today

Twenty-four persons, including empanelled attorneys from the Legal Aid Council (LAC), have completed training in sign language through the Jamaica Association for the Deaf. The seven-week exercise, which was offered online and face-to-face,...

The Jamaican Supreme Court has ordered that a mentally ill man who languished in prison for nearly 42 years without facing a trial for murder should be “temporarily” released to family members under strict conditions. His name and the names of the...

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) will be providing sign language training for empanelled attorneys as part of efforts to better serve the disabled community. The initiative forms part of the Social Justice (So-JUST Project) being implemented by the...

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) will be hosting a justice fair for persons with disabilities tomorrow at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St James, beginning 10 a.m. The event will form part of activities marking Disabilities Awareness Week from...

The Legal Aid Council has placed increased focus on matters before the courts involving inmates who are deemed mentally challenged. Executive Director, Dian Watson, said the LAC has been working to prioritise vulnerable groups. “Some of them...

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Legal Aid Council (LAC) has placed increased focus on matters before the courts involving inmates who are deemed mentally challenged. Executive Director, Dian Watson, said the ...

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) is reiterating its commitment to providing access to justice services for vulnerable Jamaicans, with its continued focus on persons living with disabilities (PWDs). Executive Director of the LAC, Dian Watson, said the...

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Individuals who have been charged with criminal offences and cannot afford legal representation are being advised to contact the Legal Aid Council (LAC). Executive Director of the ...