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Magistrates look forward to new courts for criminal offences

Dec 16, 2018 News

Continuing along the path of providing for restorative justice to society, Magistrates are looking forward to the new courts that will be provided to handle certain criminal offences.
Just last week Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan indicated that a drug treatment court will be established to deal with non-violent drug offenders. This will see persons having the opportunity to go through proper treatment, rehabilitation and recovery support systems.
Among the courts intended are courts for domestic disputes and juvenile cases. On Friday, systems were already put in place for matters to be transferred to the juvenile court to begin hearing.
A Magistrate stated, “A drug addict appeared in court and admitted to the fact that he is addicted to drugs and would like help. I believe that with these courts we will see persons who are in a better position to understand these cases and add the right measures to deal with these offenders.”
One added that, “With the right resources and the direct knowledge to deal with these issues, we can see great improvement in the judicial system as we would have more time to deal with the serious cases.
“Therefore I am looking forward to the help in the minor issues.”

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