Opposition Rejects Emergency Extension | Trinidad and Tobago News

The opposition is standing firm against any further extensions of the State of Emergency past September 17th, arguing it’s undermined civil liberties and failed to curb crime — despite government claims of saving lives. MP Keith Scotland demands transparency, calling for verified data on crime reduction and asking how many Preventive Detention Orders have led to charges or trials. With 373 days already under emergency powers, he warns this tool has become normalized — especially as the economy falters — and insists it shouldn’t be the go-to solution for public safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/419ce15c980b465f