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A heated debate erupted over whether kids caught with guns should automatically go into diversion programs, but the justice minister shut it down—saying possession of a firearm by a child is too serious to be handled without judicial review. While some lawmakers acknowledged kids are sometimes forced by criminals to carry weapons, the minister warned automatic referrals would let “dons” exploit the system and send the wrong message. He stressed that even toy guns might warrant consideration for diversion, but real firearms demand individual court decisions. The proposal was ultimately rejected, reinforcing that Jamaica’s gun violence crisis demands tough, case-by-case legal responses.

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