BCPYL wants to restore ailing democracy
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point in man’s unending search for freedom.
We vow to never ever again allow our country Botswana, to suffer a deficit of democracy, deterioration of good governance, corruption and looting, abuse of office, humiliation of civil servants, violation of human rights, erosion of personal and civil liberties and a culture of fear. Hence we stand up united as BCPYL to restore our ailing democracy.
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...