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September 19, 2026
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Akash Samaroo
The Government is defending the extraordinary powers contained in the Special Operations Bill, arguing that the public’s interest in peace and order outweighs any limited infringement of individual rights and insisting the measures are aimed solely at what Defence Minister Wayne Sturge described as the “bandit class.”
Piloting the legislation in the House of Representatives yesterday, Attorney General John Jeremie acknowledged some provisions could affect constitutional rights but maintained any restrictions would be “reasonable and proportionate.”
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