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A state of emergency (SoE) detainee, charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, will now attempt to secure bail after a preventative detention order issued by the Homeland Security Minister was revoked.

However, Christian Joshua’s attorney said the circumstances surrounding the case highlighted a worrying issue.

Attorney Keron Ramkalwhan said it appeared PDOs were increasingly being issued for “appearances and statistics rather than necessity.”