Urgent need for street cameras
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Murders are now a common thing, whilst deaths cause by reckless driving are also a cause for serious concern.
Some of the most dangerous drivers are public service transport providers, who usually overtake whenever and wherever they want, irrespective of safety concerns for other motorists and the passengers on board their vehicles. This is despite the presence of heavy penalties put in place five years ago in the new Road Traffic Regulations. Strict policing measures have been put in place, with police visible on our roads, but the situation seems far from improving.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...