A heated debate unfolded in the Senate on November 14 between Opposition Senator Faris Al-Rawi and Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander regarding the future of virtual court hearings in police stations. The discussion was sparked by Alexander’s claim that the media had misrepresented his comments on the matter following the April 28 general election. Alexander revealed that 13 out of 77 police stations, including San Fernando, Arima, Besson Street, Tunapuna, Chaguanas, and Scarborough, are currently utilized for virtual hearings. He emphasized that a comprehensive review is underway to assess the situation and determine a balanced way forward. Al-Rawi questioned Alexander about his alleged remarks on canceling virtual hearings at police stations, to which Alexander responded that the senator had misunderstood his statements. He clarified that his concern was about courts occupying police station spaces, which hindered police operations such as investigations and identification parades. Al-Rawi pressed Alexander on whether he was misquoted by the media, and Alexander reiterated that he had already addressed the issue. Leader of Government Business Darrell Allahar dismissed Al-Rawi’s call for Alexander to retract his statement, supported by Senate President Wade Mark. Alexander also noted that virtual hearings at police stations cover a wide range of offenses, from assault to murder.