April 9, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand today to congratulate Ms. Judy White on her recent appointment as…
March 26, 2019
Judy White, Q.C., has been appointed as Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, effective immediately. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety announced the appointment today. Ms. White is the first Indigenous woman appointed to the role….
March 20, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand today to spread the word about an important initiative of the…
March 14, 2019
Two new adult corrections programs will increase safety for the public and offer supports for offenders. The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced the reintroduction of electronic monitoring and a new bail…
March 14, 2019
The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, will be making an announcement regarding adult corrections programming. The event will take place today (Thursday, March 14) at 12:45 p.m. in Courtroom 7, St. John’s Provincial…
March 11, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand here today to announce a program that uses the principles of…
March 11, 2019
Using the principles of restorative justice, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, today announced a program that will give offenders alternative means to the traditional court process. The goal of the adult diversion…
March 5, 2019
The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand here today to mark the success of the Sexual Violence Legal…
February 25, 2019
Following unanimous support for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to establish an all-party committee on democratic reform, the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Government House Leader and Committee Chair, is taking the first steps in convening a committee to initiate real…
February 13, 2019
The Justice Minister’s Committee on Violence Against Women and Girls held its second meeting today with nearly 70 participants joining the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, and the Honourable Carol Anne Haley, the Minister Responsible for…
