Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle added his voice to the parliamentary debate on the recently proposed 10-6 curfew for individuals under the age of 18. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP
Pringle highlighted the importance of accountability and called for the introduction of mandatory national ID requirements for all citizens, especially youths, as a means of ensuring proper identification during curfew hours.
Pringle expressed concern that young individuals could easily mislead law enforcement officers by providing false names when stopped for curfew violations, which could complicate enforcement efforts.
He suggested that carrying a national ID should be mandatory for everyone, stating, “We have to now start to get serious about having control of the system by not speculating.
Because as a young person, you can approach me, and if you approach me and I know I’m going to be in trouble, I give you a name of an individual that I know is over the age of 16 or 18. But then, between the time that you’re doing a verification, the child gone about their business and you did not get the right name.”
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In addition to the curfew, Pringle recommended that citizens be required to carry a national ID for easy identification by law enforcement agencies or other authorities.
He explained that this would help prevent the misuse of false information during curfew hours, facilitating smoother enforcement.
During his remarks, Pringle reflected on his own experiences growing up, recounting a time when he and his siblings were mistakenly punished due to a misunderstanding.
He shared a story about his blind uncle mistakenly reporting to their mother that they were playing outside late at night when it was only four o’clock in the afternoon.
This humorous personal anecdote emphasized the importance of accurate information and vigilance in the home and community.
Pringle urged urging lawmakers to seriously consider his suggestions as part of the broader efforts to enforce the curfew effectively, emphasizing that a national ID requirement would prevent potential loopholes in the system.
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