The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 17), passed amendments to the Praedial Larceny Act, aimed at combatting the theft of agricultural produce, livestock and fish.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who piloted the legislation, stated that, upon enactment, the Bill will strengthen the penalties for offences committed under the Act or those outlined in its First Schedule.
“The objective of the amendments is to improve deterrence and reinforce the legal framework by increasing the fines and terms of imprisonment to effectively address the...
