Protecting The Vulnerable
Monday, October 16, 2017
The manner in which the story was reported and the content of the story indicates the need for our society as whole to work towards the dignified and compassionate care of those living with intellectual disability.
Regarding the manner of the reporting, it is regrettable that words like “imbecile” were used. The reporter and editor perhaps may be excused for using the words in the legal context of criminal cases. Legislation in Botswana (the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act) unfortunately has frozen in time and continues to use derogatory terms like imbecile and idiot. One needs to ashamedly admit that these terms originate from our health disciplines.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...