NEWLY installed custos rotulorum for St Andrew, Ian Forbes has declared that a zero-tolerance approach will be taken toward justices of the peace (JPs) who are found to be in breach of the regulations and responsibilities of the office.

“I can assure that they will be held accountable for their actions,” he emphasised, while speaking at his installation ceremony held at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in the parish on Thursday.

Forbes was responding to the charge of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, who urged him and other custodes to “be diligent and prompt in addressing instances of impropriety by any JP”.

The new Custos implored Jamaicans to ensure that they also uphold their own character and integrity, “and not seek special favours from the justices that will place them in an uncomfortable and compromising position with the law”.

Forbes, who was sworn into office by the governor general in January, said it is an honour to be selected to serve in that capacity, stressing his commitment by saying “the highest levels of integrity, transparency and accountability will be at the forefront in the execution of my duties”.