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"As aggressive as we will be in fighting crime, we must be as aggressive in
defending the human rights of every Jamaican citizen and where the two conflict, it is the human rights of the Jamaican citizen that must be paramount.
We hope, whether before or soon after the elections, that Parliament will amend the Constitution to establish the new Charter of Rights on which we have been labouring for more than 10 years.
defending the human rights of every Jamaican citizen and where the two conflict, it is the human rights of the Jamaican citizen that must be paramount.
We hope, whether before or soon after the elections, that Parliament will amend the Constitution to establish the new Charter of Rights on which we have been labouring for more than 10 years.
We intend to expand the powers of the Public Defender and strengthen his office so that no matter how poor you are, you can be assured of having someone to defend your constitutional rights when necessary.
We will establish one independent authority to investigate alleged abuses by members of the security forces." (Opposition Leader 2007/2008 Budget Presentation).
We will establish one independent authority to investigate alleged abuses by members of the security forces." (Opposition Leader 2007/2008 Budget Presentation).