The Police Service cannot act like a faction of a ruling party

The Botswana Police Service, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime and the Directorate of Intelligence and Security under the watchful eye of Isaac Kgosi are tasked with the onerous responsibility of combating crime and protecting the citizenry.

Theirs is to protect the rule of law and make sure that those who are not law abiding citizens are brought to book and further keep the security of the republic intact.

All the above named institutions should owe their allegiance to the Constitution of Botswana and to no one else in particular. They must not seek to use their offices for personal gain or to fight personal vendettas or settle political scores.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

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...

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