'Level headedness must prevail in law'
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
“Level headedness must prevail under circumstances like this. This will not only ensure that people’s rights are not infringed upon, but also they have the assurance that their property will not be damaged when in the hands of the police. More importantly the taxpayer will not have to pay for the carelessness of officers,” the 2018-2019 Ombudsman report reveals.
The recent report further states that the society is increasingly becoming litigious and it is important that officers follow procedure. The issue arose after Broadhurst Police raided Pula Pawnshop and later when the laptop in question was returned to the pawnshop, the hard drive was missing.
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...