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Public Invited to Comment on Controversial 13th Amendment

Public Invited to Comment on Controversial 13th Amendment

Public Invited to Comment on Controversial 13th Amendment

The House’s Constitution and Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the public to submit views on the Belize Constitution (Thirteenth...

Jun 13

Church Senator Calls for ‘Balance’ in Using State of Emergencies to Fight Crime

Church Senator Calls for ‘Balance’ in Using State of Emergencies to Fight Crime

Church Senator Calls for ‘Balance’ in Using State of Emergencies to Fight Crime

Church Senator Alvin Benguche has called for a more balanced approach to the use of states of emergency (SOEs) in crime-fighting,...

Jul 26, 2024

Contreras refuses to attend Special Select Committee hearing

Contreras refuses to attend Special Select Committee hearing

Contreras refuses to attend Special Select Committee hearing

Belmopan, May 29, 2024 — The Senate Special Select Committee postponed its seventh public hearing on the Portico Definitive Agreement...

Jun 1, 2024

‘Nolle Prosequi’ plays large role in Serious Crimes Conviction Rate 37%

‘Nolle Prosequi’ plays large role in Serious Crimes Conviction Rate 37%

‘Nolle Prosequi’ plays large role in Serious Crimes Conviction Rate 37%

Belize’s serious-crimes conviction rate, as of 2021, stands at 37.1 percent, but nolle prosequis (case dismissals) account for more than...

Jun 18, 2023

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