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Follow us on So cials:  Facebook   and  Instagram Anguilla has delivered a strong message on justice and public safety following the conclusion of two high‑profile criminal cases, resulting in lengthy prison sentences for murder and firearms offences. On 13 January 2026, the High Court imposed significant custodial sentences, reinforcing the territory’s zero‑tolerance stance on violent crime. The rulings underscore Anguilla’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting its communities — an issue increasingly relevant to UK audiences with deep historical and constitutional ties to the Overseas Territory. The decisions also raise uncomfortable questions that many in Anguilla and the diaspora are now openly asking.   Does cracking down on gun crime through harsh sentencing make sense if the majority of violent offenders are never actually caught?  How effective is a justice system that delivers long sentences for the few, while 11 murders in 2025 re...