Chuck warns against going soft on guns
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September 16, 2026
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Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says the Government is reviewing the mandatory minimum sentences under the Firearms Act but remains convinced, along with the security forces, that the tough penalties are helping to reduce murders and shootings.
At the same time, Chuck said firearms are a major problem in Jamaica and cautioned against sending a signal that the Government intends to ease enforcement of the law.
“The security forces and a number of my colleagues feel that the act is working and it is bringing down murders and shootings,” Chuck said. “And that is why we don’t want to send a signal that we are going to relent on the enforcement and condemn the possession and use of firearms, but it is under consideration.”
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