The People's National Movement (PNM) is calling on the government to stop politicising the Stand Your Ground public consultations and give citizens a fair opportunity to give their views.

Speaking at a media briefing following the PNM’s August 16 general council meeting at Balisier House, Port of Spain, youth officer Kareem Marcelle said the safety and security of citizens and the protection of their citizen’s homes is something that requires a non-partisan approach.

“It requires a very sober effort in terms of gathering the views of all members of our society, regardless of race, colour, creed, class or socio-economic status. I think the government’s approach has trivialised, has politicised a very serious issue, an issue that requires all of us to contribute.”