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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...
2 hours ago2 min read
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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, 20242 min read
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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, 20243 min read
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‘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, 20232 min read
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UNENFORCEABLE! Former PM says precedent shows that Portico Definitive Agreement can't bind GOB
The Portico Definitive Agreement, as clearly set out in case law, cannot bind the government, former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow...
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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