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Sascha Wilson
Criminal Bar Association president Israel Khan, SC, has backed Defence Minister Wayne Sturge’s call for citizens to “shoot first and explain later” during home invasions, but criminologist Darius Figueira has warned that the proposed Stand Your Ground (SYG) legislation could open the door to abuse and legalised killings.
Sturge, speaking Tuesday at a public consultation at the Sangre Grande Civic Centre, said the proposed SYG law—modelled after Florida’s version—would allow homeowners to use lethal force without hesitation if they believe they are under imminent threat.
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