Violence Against Women Should Not Be Politicised — Morris Dixon

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, insists that the Holness administration takes seriously the issue of violence against women.

The minister was responding to questions about the JLP’s reinstatement of George Wright during a Wednesday’s post-cabinet media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

The JLP has been facing backlash following its decision to reinstate the Central Westmoreland MP from gender activists and the PNP.

On Tuesday, a caucus of female representatives of the Opposition, led by President of the PNP Women’s Movement, Patricia Duncan-Sutherland, labelled the move a betrayal of women.

But Minister Morris-Dixon says issues regarding violence against women should not be politicized.

Senator Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon, Minister with responsibility for Information.

She adds that Wright’s undertaking of counselling is proof that persons who have committed violent acts can be rehabilitated and forgiven.