Jamaica crime decline attributed to factors beyond gun laws, says rights group

Keenan Falconer of Jamaicans for Justice argues that recent stringent gun laws, including mandatory 15-year sentences, are not the primary driver of Jamaica's murder decline since 2022. The claim challenges official narratives and suggests other factors, such as policing or social programs, may be at play. The exact alternative causes are not specified, and the statement is an opinion from a civil society representative.