Special Operations Bill To Be Debated In Parliament On Friday, PM Vows To Preserve SOE Gains

The Government is moving to put the Special Operations Bill 2026 before the Lower House on Friday, as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the gains made under the State of Emergency must be preserved.

With the SOE set to end on September 17th and crime figures showing declines during the period, the Prime Minister said the proposed legislation will provide a framework for targeted operations against violent crime, gang activity and illegal weapons.

Mrs Persad-Bissessar made the announcement during a statement in the Lower House on Wednesday.