Kapinga calls for crime victims� compensation fund

Kapinga
Kapinga

MAUN: Former Botswana Police deputy commissioner, Kenny Kapinga has advised Botswana to set up a crime victims’ compensation fund in instances where crime perpetrators are unable to pay for damages.

The former diplomat was presenting under the topic: ‘Criminal Justice and Human rights’, during the human rights conference at Rileys Hotel. The conference was organised by the Ngamiland Council for Non Governmental Organisations known by its acronym, NCONGO.

“Countries internationally are setting up compensation funds to compensate victims of crime where criminals are unable to pay. Botswana should emulate this,” he said.

Editor's Comment
UDC gov’t should avoid past regime’s pitfalls

High Court Judge, Michael Leburu, said it was a fallacy for the State to say the funds being interest from the funds taken from Seretse and his companies, Khulaco (Pty) Ltd, M & B Properties (Pty) Ltd, belonged to the bank not him to play claim to it.The story presents baffling yet wasteful realities under the previous regime. While litigation by governments is important for upholding the rule of law, ensuring accountability, and fulfilling legal...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up