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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 …
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 …
Saint Lucia Government
Honorable Philip J. Pierre opens his debate on the Plea Bargaining Bill by defending the government's track record against what he describes as a campaign of "useless noise" and misinformation from critics who seek to undermine public confidence in state institutions. He argues that while cynics oft …