Tackling apologises for smirk, stands by deportation decision

Justice Minister Nathalie Tackling apologized to the family of a fatal road crash victim for her non-verbal communication during an urgent parliamentary meeting on Tuesday. Members of Parliament (MPs), including MP Lyndon Lewis, criticized what was described as a smirk during the proceedings, which the family of the late Ryan Gumbs attended. Tackling stated any facial expression was not directed at the grieving family and offered to meet with them to explain her decision. The Minister affirmed she would make the same decision again, standing by her original stance despite the criticism. She also expressed sympathy to families who have lost loved ones in road accidents.