Speeches by Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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The Assessment Team, consisting of the Report Writing and the Promoter Assessment and Referral Centre, compile timely, comprehensive and succinct reports and assessments. These both aid in referrals , and guide the dispensation of cases in the courts , as well as informing decisions made by the Parole Board. Report Writing Team

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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The Report Writing Team were assigned a total of 269 reports for the calendar year, representing 25 fewer reports from the previous year. Madam Chairman, 90 per cent of reports were completed on time. The target for this objective was 95 per cent . Included were forty -seven reports on Prison Rules 1980, Rule 166 to the Parole Board, while …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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The BARC team completed a total of 132 reports in the past year. This was 21 fewer than the previous year. During the year, there were 41 recommendations for intensive outpatient treatment, while there are 21 referred for outpatient treatment and 62 were referred for residential treatment. Wait times before entering treatment remains an issue across the spectrum. This needs …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Filling vacant posts and developing staff remain priorities for the d epartment. As staff members are onboarded, we are better equipped to carry out the critical mandate of the d epartment. Additionally, the department supports officer attendance at international conferences, both virtually and in person. These persons have shared their knowledge with their colleagues, thereby strengthening the knowledge base of …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam Chair man. With the limited time I have left, I will try as best I can to answer as many questions as I can.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Okay. I will start with the easier question first. Shadow Minister P earman, you asked in regard to the name of the programme at Westgate. It was called Life Minus Violence– Harmful Sexual Behaviour. So, it does address sexual behaviour. I will go back to one of the first questions. In regard to the Legal Aid, in reply to your …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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—and it's drawn down every year. [Laughter]

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Your question in regard to Astor House. Astor House is HOME’s new facility, which specifically provides housing for persons involved in the criminal justice system via probation and parole. It will be designated as a transitional housing for clients moving from our correctional facilities. The Ministry of Justice team has been working closely with partner m inistries as the project …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam Chair man. In regard to the drug testing, the drug testing in drug treatment court the number of tests conducted is determined by the number of participants. The testing protocol is determined by the programme policy according to the following schedule: P hase 1, three times per week ; Phase 2, two times per week ; Phase …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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I will have to wait to get those.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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But I do have another response to a question he asked in regard to tiered fees for different levels. The Judiciary independence. The importance of ensuring an independent Judiciary is an issue that the Attorney General believes is important to protect and maintain. And the issue of tiered fees is one that will be raised and discussed with the Chief …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam Chair man. Unfortunately , I do not have the response in numbers. 2058 2 March 2026 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly The Chairman: Okay.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Okay . So, in regard to the assessments, we do not have the breakdown of assessments. However , there are a mix of assessments on sex offenders and high- risk offenders. The assessments are completed for the Parole Board Courts and internal purposes. And with that , Madam Chair man, I believe I answered the questions . And if not …

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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[Microphone not on.]

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Oh, sorry, my mic rophone was off. Thank you, Madam Chair man. I will , once we do get a response, endeavour to get that on to the Shadow Minister.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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I can probably —

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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—move my heads.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Madam Chair man, I now move that Heads 87, 3, 25 and 74 be approved as printed.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Good evening, Mr. Speaker. Yes.

2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I stand to lend my support to this amendment brought by the Minister of Transport. Mr. Speaker, in my previous role as Chairman of the Road Safety Council, this is an idea that we pro-posed and brought as the Minister said in his briefing. This was first announced in the Throne Speech of 2022. …