Church Senator Calls for ‘Balance’ in Using State of Emergencies to Fight Crime
Church Senator Alvin Benguche has called for a more balanced approach to the use of states of emergency (SOEs) in crime-fighting,...
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Jun 13 min read
Contreras refuses to attend Special Select Committee hearing
Belmopan, May 29, 2024 — The Senate Special Select Committee postponed its seventh public hearing on the Portico Definitive Agreement...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read
‘Nolle Prosequi’ plays large role in Serious Crimes Conviction Rate 37%
Belize’s serious-crimes conviction rate, as of 2021, stands at 37.1 percent, but nolle prosequis (case dismissals) account for more than...
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Jun 9, 20233 min read
UNENFORCEABLE! Former PM says precedent shows that Portico Definitive Agreement can't bind GOB
The Portico Definitive Agreement, as clearly set out in case law, cannot bind the government, former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow...
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Mar 29, 20236 min read
Excessive Force! Police Shoot and Kill Orange Walk Man
The Incident Belize City, Mar. 28th, 2023—Nineteen-year-old Dyandre Chee was shot and killed by police during a high-speed chase on...
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