THE Chamber of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is in receipt of the file in the Colwyn Harding investigation, according to Crime Chief Seelall Persaud, when asked to comment on the matter on Thursday.

Mr. Persaud would not detail the findings or recommendations of the Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority, Justice Cecil Kennard.

Asked to give a ‘sneak speak’ into the report, the Crime Chief said that most of what is stated in the report would shortly be made public. He, however, said the DPP needs to be given her time and space to deal with the file and make her recommendations.

Last week, Justice Kennard stated that his intention was to have the file on the desk of the DPP by Monday last; that would have been upon his receipt of two additional statements with which he requested the investigators to furnish him.

Earlier this week, the Police Complaints Authority Chairman wrapped up his leg of the investigation, and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to charge any of the ranks at the Timehri Police Station with buggery.

He did, however, point out that two ranks are likely to be charged with assault, while some six ranks would be facing disciplinary action under the Police Disciplinary Act.
Since Harding’s case came to light, there has been much criticism levelled at the Guyana Police Force by several organisations and entities. The events also sparked several picketing exercises and vigils protesting the actions of the ranks.

The revelations have caused one rank to be placed under close arrest, and all other ranks fingered in the abuse of the 23-year-old have been transferred from the Timehri station.

Now that the file is with the Director of Public Prosecutions, it is anticipated that advice would be sent to the Crime Chief in the coming week.
Written By Leroy Smith