Opposition Senator Dr. Maziki Thame criticized the Jamaican Labour Party government for what she called "autocratic tendencies" during a debate on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill. She accused the government of disregarding the rights of Jamaicans. Thame highlighted concerns from civil society and opposition groups regarding oversight and accountability within the bill, claiming their recommendations were largely ignored. She warned that the government's approach concentrates power in the executive branch, moving Jamaica in an autocratic direction. Thame cited the government's past actions, including requiring undated resignation letters from senators and the Supreme Court's rulings against the government on constitutional matters, as evidence of these tendencies. She pointed to examples where the government's actions were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, including the National Identification System (NIDS) legislation and the repeated use of states of emergency. Thame questioned the government's appeal of these rulings, suggesting a disregard for the people's rights. She also connected these actions to an "authoritarian approach to power," referencing rising police killings and the government's stance on environmental rights. Thame emphasized that the NaRRA Bill, in her view, lacks adequate protections for human rights, governance, accountability, and the rule of law.