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Hon. Jeremiah Norbert Presents The Plea Bargaining Bill Rebuttal

Saint Lucia Government

Honorable Jeremiah Norbert opens his address by acknowledging the Prime Minister's unwavering support and foresight in tackling the long-standing issue of court backlogs, which predated their 2021 tenure into office. He highlights a significant achievement where numerous indictable matters that coul …

Hon. Jeremiah Norbert Presents The Plea Bargaining Bill

Saint Lucia Government

Honorable Jeremiah Norbert introduces The Plea Bargaining Bill not as a measure to reduce punishment for criminals, but as a strategic tool to enhance the state's ability to secure accountability, protect victims, and improve the overall efficiency of the justice system. He emphasizes that while ple …