Motions
Condemn the Government for its failure to effectively address crime
House of Representatives - 1st Session - 12th Republican Parliament
WHEREAS it is the Government’s responsibility to ensure the public safety and security of the citizenry;
AND WHEREAS the Government has failed in its management of the organs responsible for intelligence, under-resourced the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and cut the budget of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service which led to low detection and conviction rates;
AND WHEREAS thousands of citizens and businesses have been negatively affected by the high level of crime in Trinidad and Tobago;
AND WHEREAS as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, there has been an increase in the number of cases of domestic violence:
BE IT RESOLVED that this House condemn the Government for its failure to effectively address the unacceptable and serious crime level affecting law-abiding citizens.
(By the Member for Barataria/San Juan)
