Plea Bargaining Bill Set to Clear Court Backlogs, Win Praise from Senator (AUGUST 13TH, 2026)
In a major push to overhaul a sluggish judicial system, the Government of Saint Lucia has introduced a sweeping Plea Bargaining Bill designed to dismantle crippling court backlogs. The proposed legislation has already drawn strong backing from SLP Senator and former Home Affairs Minister Virginia Albert Poyotte, who championed its potential to bring long-overdue relief to inmates languishing behind bars while awaiting trial.
