Headlines FIVE-YEAR MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE BEING CONSIDERED FOR GUN CRIMES Published 3 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HOURS TO BE FINALIZED Continue Reading You may like Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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. 8 − = Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Headlines2 days ago CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME ENJOYS STRONG GROWTH Headlines2 days ago RESIDENTS SHARE VIEWS ON NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Headlines2 days ago POLICE FORCE EXTENDS ACTS OF KINDNESS TO RETIRED OFFICERS, OTHERS Headlines2 days ago MISSIONARIES MAKE APPEAL FOLLOWING ROBBERY OF CAR Headlines2 days ago HIS MAJESTY’S PRISON RECEIVES DONATION Headlines7 days ago BENNA BOYS PREPARE FOR NATIONS LEAGUE CLASH WITH DOMINICA Headlines7 days ago ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA FALCONS THRILL HOME FANS WITH VICTORY OVER TKR Headlines7 days ago DIRE WARNING TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT ‘SEXTORTION’ SCAMS Headlines7 days ago ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA ANNOUNCES SEVERAL ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE AFRICA-CARICOM DAY Headlines7 days ago ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR OCS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 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