Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says there is an urgent need to establish a dedicated unit within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to address the growing backlog of cases currently pending in the judicial system.

Speaking during the debate on the Supreme Court of Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lower House today, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of such a specialised unit in streamlining the prosecution process.

She explained that the primary focus of the unit would be to expedite the handling of firearm-related offences, which have contributed significantly to the current backlog of cases.