Crime/Justice

Published 10 May 2024

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS STRENGTHENS JUSTICE SYSTEM WITH PASSAGE OF JUSTICE INTERFERENCE PREVENTION BILL, 2024

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of Saint Christopher and Nevis, on Thursday, May 09, 2024, passed the Justice Interference Prevention Bill, 2024, a pivotal legislation aimed at fortifying the criminal justice system against interference in legal proceedings. The Bill, passionately championed by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth Wilkin, addressed critical issues of witness and juror intimidation.

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Published 10 May 2024

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TAKES FIRM STANCE AGAINST ILLEGAL GUN OWNERSHIP WITH PASSAGE OF FIREARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2024, signalling a resolute stance against illegal gun ownership and use in the Federation.

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Published 9 May 2024

Basseterre, Buckie Got It Media Source

AMENDMENT TO FIREARM BILL ENHANCES ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, SAYS MINISTER HENDERSON

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2024 (SKNIS): The new changes to the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed in the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis on Thursday, May 09, 2024, were fully endorsed by the Honourable Marsha Henderson, who noted that the amendments will greatly assist with the fair and efficient administration of justice.

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Published 9 May 2024

Basseterre, Buckie Got It Media Source

FIFTEEN-DAY GUN AMNESTY DECLARED IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AS PART OF THE GOVERNMENT’S MULTI-FACETED APPROACH TO REDUCING GUN-RELATED INCIDENTS

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 09, 2024 (SKNIS) – Following the successful passage of the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in his capacity as Minister of National Security, announced the commencement of a 15-day gun amnesty in St. Kitts and Nevis, effective Friday, May 10, 2024.

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Published 9 May 2024

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SENIOR MINISTER DOUGLAS SUPPORTS TOUGHER FIREARMS LEGISLATION TO TACKLE RISING GUN VIOLENCE

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2024 (SKNIS):  In a strong show of commitment to public safety, Senior Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Six (6), the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas has voiced his staunch support for the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2024, during the May 09, 2024,  parliamentary session. This critical amendment, which was passed in the National Assembly, aims to significantly toughen penalties for gun-related crimes in response to the escalating violence affecting the nation.

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