Vote 2020: Senate Votes To Revoke States of Public Emergency

The Senate this afternoon voted to revoke the States of Public Emergency across the island to pave way for the General Elections in September.

Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Kamina Johnson-Smith, says the special security measures have been effective in reducing crime.

The use of the Emergency Powers Regulations will come to an end on August 17, the day before Nomination Day.

Opposition Senator, Lambert Brown, says he supports the revocation of the SOE’s due to them being ineffective.

Lambert Brown, Opposition Senator.

Meanwhile, another Opposition Senator, KD Knight, questioned the seriousness of the government in implementing the States of Public Emergency, if they can so easily be set aside.

KD Knight, Opposition Senator.

But, Government Senator, Matthew Samuda, described Senator Knight’s comments as unfortunate.

Mathew Samuda, Government Senator.