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JCPD needs to be independent agency

Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 12:08 AM

THE EDITOR, Madam;

Regarding The Gleaner article ‘Justice fair hosted in Montego Bay for persons with disabilities’ – yes indeed, and a great start! However, a human right is not special justice. The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities needs to be an independent agency to avoid a conflict of interest, and to ensure that persons with disabilities can address all government ministries in respect of their rights and protections.

ERRINGTON PELINGTON

erringtonpellington@gmail.

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