CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet also examined the rise in domestic violence which has ended with the death of several women at the hands of violent men during the past three years.
The most recent killing of Ms. Althea Henry, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend, has once again brought the subject to the nation’s attention.
The Attorney General noted that the battered women frequently refuse to testify against the men, because they are the breadwinners in the family; hence, the abuse continues.
The Cabinet examined ways in which a conviction can nevertheless be successful without the testimony of the battered women, utilizing the sworn statement of a deponent and viewing the complainant as a hostile witness.
There is some indication that successful convictions may be achieved through this route. It was also agreed that where the issue of provision of support for children arises, the law would take into account the deprivation which a jail sentence would cause to a family, and the law could immediately assign the children to the Board of Guardians for material support.
The debate will continue as the nation seeks to achieve zero gender-based violence. The Cabinet will invite the Department of Gender Affairs to its next meeting, tying gender-based violence to corporal punishment in schools.
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I pray our women find the strength, support and love to seek help to WALK AWAY from these type of monsters!
KNOW YOUR WORTH
KNOW YOUR WORTH
KNOW YOUR WORTH
KNOW YOUR WORTH
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No 🍆 in the world is worth losing your life over! Plenty 🐟 in the sea
We need Martial Arts Classes for Women.
The nation needs to turn to the Creator. No other mechanism can work.
The entire world is on a downward spiral to its doom, and rapidly heading that way.
Until mankind adheres to the principles given in the instruction manual for humanity; we all grope in darkness and reap the consequences of our evil ways.
When will we ever learn?
Sad to report but too late will be the mighty cry for the majority.
There is still hope once there is life. Open your minds to TRUTH and RIGHTEOUSNESS.
WORLD “CRYSIS”: WAKE UP, ANTIGUANS. THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT IS NEAR.
All the bobol going on with Choksi and this idiot had nothing to say. Now he opening up his mouth about this?
Another piece of garbage that needs to be removed from office and never allowed in politics again. He also needs to be investigated for fraud.
Don’t forget about Nigel Christian’s killers. He knows pertinent information about Nigel Christian. Benjamin’s hands are dirty too.
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