SoE a weapon against citizens:
Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles says the state of emergency (SoE) has become for far too many, not a shield against crime ...
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Key FactsOpposition Decries State of Emergency as Failure
Jul 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsday.co.tt
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsday.co.tt
- Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles views the state of emergency declared on July 18 as proof of the government's absence of a crime plan.
- She accuses the government of spreading fear and sliding toward authoritarianism rather than demonstrating true leadership.
- Beckles criticizes the lack of clear evidence or strategy, noting the government’s reliance on the police for justification.
- The opposition demands policies that ensure safety without sacrificing freedom, rejecting rule by decree.
The people of TT deserve better. They deserve safety without sacrificing freedom. They deserve a government that governs, not one that governs by decree.— Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles criticized the government's approach to crime and governance.
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