Headlines FIVE-YEAR MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE BEING CONSIDERED FOR GUN CRIMES Published 4 weeks ago on August 22, 2024 By ABS TV Radio Share Tweet Parliament will shortly debate legislation for a five-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for anyone convicted of gun crimes.The announcement was made by Attorney General, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin during an exclusive interview with ABS News.Sir Steadroy says the Government respects the principle of separation of powers, therefore judges would apply this mandatory sentence as they see fit.The Attorney General says the administration will be relentless and resolute, as the spate of violent crimes requires a tougher legislative response.Theresa Goodwin reports. Related Topics: Up Next ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 22.8.2024 Don't Miss GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT CURFEW FOR MINORS; HOURS TO BE FINALIZED Continue Reading You may like Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Human Verification * Time limit is exhausted. Please reload the CAPTCHA. − four = four Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Headlines2 hours ago INCREASED PRIZE MONEY FOR WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP Headlines2 hours ago TOURISM OFFICIALS BULLISH ON PROSPECTS FOR CONTINUED SURGE IN ARRIVALS Headlines2 hours ago ANTHONY SMITH JR PROVIDES PROGRESS REPORT ON MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS Headlines2 hours ago UWI FIC TO HOST ITS FIRST MEETING OF INTER-CAMPUS GUILD COUNCIL Headlines2 hours ago COUNTRY CELEBRATES NEWEST CENTENARIAN Headlines6 days ago CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME ENJOYS STRONG GROWTH Headlines3 days ago FORMER RIVAL GANG MEMBERS TRADE FEUDING FOR FOOTBALL Headlines4 days ago BODYBUILDERS TO COMPETE IN REGIONAL COMPETITION Headlines4 days ago POLICE FORCE ARRESTS ATTENTION WITH FOOD FAIR Headlines6 days ago RESIDENTS SHARE VIEWS ON NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Local8 months ago ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 19.1.2024 Local8 months ago ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 18.1.2024 Local8 months ago ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 16.1.2024 Local8 months ago ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 14.1.2024 Local8 months ago ABS EVENING NEWS (LOCAL SEGMENT & WEATHER REPORT) 11.1.2024