TODAY the Colwyn Harding investigation will enter its seventh month without a definitive decision on the way forward as to the ranks to be charged, and when this will happen.

This publication has been informed that the Colwyn Harding file is again in the possession of the police after it was returned from the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Speaking with Crime Chief Leslie James, he said that based on what he has seen in the file he is very confident that it is definitely on its homestretch with respect to the laying of charges.
Asked about the back and forth travel of the file, the head of the Criminal Investigations Department said that the police are conducting intense work on the file to ensure that when it goes to court the facts are solid and the case is able to stand up and will not be thrown out.
He said that there are the legal issues which need to be dealt with and the police are working to ensure that they get everything done correctly.
James in addition to his security experience is also versed in law and according to sources that was one of the reasons he was asked to head the Criminal Investigations Department.
It is believed that James would be able to give astute guidance to police officers and investigating ranks on how to properly prepare court cases so as to avoid instances of police matters being thrown out of court on the grounds of being improperly prepared and filed.

(Asif Hakim)