So, while that's his stance on the Special Agreement case, we wondered what his vote will be at next week Monday's House Meeting.
That's when the Barrow Government will table an amendment to the Maritime Areas Act, so that Belize can claim all its territorial waters from the Mouth of the Sarstoon and Ranguana Cayes.
Belizeans, including members of his party, have been clamoring for this change for years now, and so, the press asked if he will support the amendment. He said that as long as it is drafted to benefit the country, he will:
Reporter
"Are you able to say how you will vote if there is a division in relation to the amendment of the Maritime Areas Act?"
Julius Espat
"I can't tell you exactly how I will vote because I haven't seen the details. But in spirit, I believe I will vote yes, once it 's within the rule of law, once it's beneficial for country and once it helps our case going to the I.C.J., I can fairly tell you that I would vote yes. If it's against the rule of law and if it doesnt help country and if its detrimental to our case of the ICJ, I will reconsider."
Reporter
"Do you think that your colleagues will take a similar stance?"
Julius Espat
"I am not a magician, I hope so."
Reporter
"Has there been any discussion about it?"
Julius Espat
"We have a parliamentary caucus for tomorrow at 2pm and that final decision will be made there once we have the information. I have only gotten from the clerk of the national assembly a summarized idea of what will happen. We don't know the details as yet, but I believe that we will be in support. I don't really see why not, but I can't speak for them."
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