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November 28, 2025
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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Home Invasion legislation places the rights of law-abiding citizens first and sends a clear message that attacks on homes wonāt be tolerated.
The Home Invasion (Self-Defence and Defence of Property) Bill, 2025 was passed in the House of Representatives shortly before midnight on Wednesday after almost ten hours of debate.
A total of 23 Government members voted in favour, while ten members of the Peopleās National Movement (PNM) voted against.
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