Jamaica Senator resists push to scrap 15-year minimum gun sentence

Government Senator Abka Fitz-Henley publicly opposes proposals by some attorneys to remove the 15-year mandatory minimum penalty under Jamaica's Firearms Act, framing any change as a weakening of gun legislation. The statement follows a silent protest on Wednesday, indicating an active domestic political and legal debate over sentencing policy. The outcome remains uncertain, but the stance signals a firm government position against leniency in firearm-related sentencing.