Penny wants consultation on stand-your-ground laws
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June 4, 2025
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The Opposition is not opposed to supporting stand-Your-Ground legislation, but only if it is what citizens want.
Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles revealed that she was open to collaborating with the Government to pass this piece of legislation, pending public consultation.
The self-defence law allows anyone who feels seriously threatened to fight back with force, including deadly force, without having to run away or retreat to their home, car or even outside first.
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