�Hands off the death penalty�
Friday, February 23, 2018
The execution of Joseph Tselayarona over the weekend inevitably set off fresh debate around whether the death penalty is still relevant in modern Botswana. International entities such as the European Union (EU), Amnesty International and the International Federation for Human Rights say Botswana is swimming against the tide by continuing to enforce the death penalty.
On Monday, reacting to Tselayarona’s execution, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) released a hard-hitting condemnation calling Botswana’s laws “cruel and regressive”.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...