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Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has slammed the media for what he termed as senationalism in some reports on his contribution during public consultations on proposed Stand Your Ground legislation, which seeks to legally empower people to use deadly force to protect themselves and loved ones during home invasions.

In a release on July 31, Sturge claimed that have seen "sound bites" of portions of the consultations, it was necessary for him to give context as, "a number of statements made by me were not reported in the context in which such statements were made."

He said that during all consultations he appeared at, it was made clear that the proposed legislation deals with situations unfolding during a home invasion. On July 29, he was the featured speaker at a pre-budget and stand your ground consultation at the Sangre Grande civic centre. He is also the MP for Toco/Sangre Grande.