Who is a Justice of the Peace?
A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a person of unquestionable integrity who seeks to promote and protect the rights of individuals and helps to give justice to those persons in a particular community.The Ministry of Justice, provides supervision for the various processes involved in the appointment of Justices of the Peace and ensures that records are accurately maintained.

The position of Justice of the Peace originated in England in 1361 with the passing of the Justice of the Peace Act. The "peace" to be guarded was the "King's (Sovereign's) peace".

The office of a Justice of the Peace is a voluntary one; therefore a JP must not charge or accept any reward for services performed in this capacity. Justices of the Peace are not usually required to have a formal legal education in order to qualify for the office. However, every JP is expected to complete a period of training before he/she is commissioned into office. JPs are governed by a Code of Conduct

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