Jamaica appointed eighteen Authorised Officers and swore in fourteen tribunal members to implement the Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. The July 17 ceremony at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport advanced the nation's gender justice efforts. Minister Olivia Grange emphasized these appointments serve practical rather than ceremonial purposes.
The tribunal members bring expertise from law, labor, gender studies, human rights, academia, and landlord-tenant relations. These officials will adjudicate sexual harassment cases affecting workplaces, educational institutions, and residential areas. The Jamaica Constabulary Force's Faculty of Criminal Investigation trained the Authorised Officers who will serve as initial contact points for complainants.
Minister Grange stressed the importance of fair judgment and compassionate handling of sensitive cases. Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith addressed the ceremony and highlighted the legislation's focus on respect and protection from unwanted advances. The event represents a historic milestone for Jamaica's gender protection framework.
The tribunal members bring expertise from law, labor, gender studies, human rights, academia, and landlord-tenant relations. These officials will adjudicate sexual harassment cases affecting workplaces, educational institutions, and residential areas. The Jamaica Constabulary Force's Faculty of Criminal Investigation trained the Authorised Officers who will serve as initial contact points for complainants.
Minister Grange stressed the importance of fair judgment and compassionate handling of sensitive cases. Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith addressed the ceremony and highlighted the legislation's focus on respect and protection from unwanted advances. The event represents a historic milestone for Jamaica's gender protection framework.
