Holness defends Firearms Act as lawyers begin court withdrawal
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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Firearms Act is among a combination of measures that has contributed to a significant reduction in murders and other violent crimes in Jamaica. Holness made the statement on Sunday while addressing the governing Jamaica Labour Party’s Central Executive, as defence lawyers began withdrawing their services from criminal courts on Monday morning in protest against mandatory minimum sentences under the legislation.