The law must take its course in every case

Jul 30, 2015 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
The nation was informed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) examined the file pertaining to the alleged transfer of government vehicles to former Minister of Public Service, Dr. Jennifer Westford and recommended that charges be made. The former Minister appeared in court yesterday.
Justice must not only appear to be done but it must be done in every instance.
There are other accusations leveled against persons who are allegedly involved in either removing funds or properties of the State illegally – for instance in the case of the fuel scam at GuyOil, and it is expected that a formal complaint be made to the police for this and in every other case.
We cannot have one standard for some and another for others. The police and the DPP must be allowed to do their job unhindered in every case. The act of not reporting any incident that borders on transgression and violation must be seen as efforts to pervert the course of justice.
To do this also sends a message to the people that their desire for good governance is not being heeded.
Our laws are supreme and it is for this reason the laws cannot be cherry picked in its application to persons alleged to have engaged in wrongful conduct. Under the law every individual is subjected to be treated equally and no citizen is entitled to feel that the law is for him/her and not for others. The law must take its course in every case.
Lincoln Lewis

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