The Jamaican Bar Affiliation (JAMBAR) is asking on the federal government to think about enacting laws that may prohibit pillion riders on bikes.
This suggestion, issued in a media launch on Sunday, famous the rise in robberies and homicides dedicated by assailants on bikes.
The affiliation particularly cites the tragic case of paralegal Sandra Risden, who was killed throughout a brazen assault amid rush hour visitors.
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Refining the proposal
Whereas advocating for the ban on pillion riders, JAMBAR acknowledges the significance of refining and adapting the proposal to make sure its efficacy.
It additional notes these measures have been adopted with good outcomes by different nations equivalent to Colombia.