The Police Service cannot act like a faction of a ruling party
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
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.
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...