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Jamaican lawyers protest outside courts, demand Firearms Act amendments
Nationwide NewsLO·JM·2 days ago
Jamaica's Justice Minister Delroy Chuck criticized a street protest by criminal defense lawyers against the Firearms Act, calling it unnecessary given a scheduled stakeholder meeting on reforms. The protest signals legal community discontent with the legislation, but the minister's response suggests a willingness to engage. The outcome of the reform talks remains uncertain.