THE nation has been informed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has examined the file pertaining to the alleged transfer of Government vehicles to former Minister of Public Service, Dr. Jennifer Westford and has recommended that charges be made. Justice must not only appear to be done but it must be done in every instance.There are other accusations levelled 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 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