-residents file complaints on matters pending in the Courts
Residents of Mabaruma and Port Kaituma in the North West District have benefited from a two-day outreach undertaken by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
According to a release from the DPP chambers , the outreach which was held on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th May was aimed at sensitising residents of both communities on the functions of the DPP’s office in the judicial system and what assistance can be given to the public who seek redress on criminal matters.
On Wednesday several residents of Mabaruma attended the event at Regional Office Boardroom where they filed complaints about legal matters that are pending in the Courts or which have been dismissed to their dissatisfaction and follow-up on reports made to the police.
On Thursday , the DPP Chambers said residents came out in numbers at the Port Kaituma Community Centre to meet with the DPP’s Representatives. On that occasion residents also filed complaints and registered their concerns about legal matters and reports made to the police.
It was noted that during the two-day activity, a Legal Representative addressed the gatherings on the functions and role played by the DPP’s Office in the Legal Judicial System. Of high interest to the residents was the Sexual Offences Act and the attendees grilled the Legal Representative on the law that governs this Act.
Residents took the opportunity to express their concerns about a number of issues and the high level of sexual offences that occur within the sub-districts.
The DPP’s Representatives also paid a visit to the North West Secondary School and addressed students on the laws of Guyana and in particular in relation to Sexual Offences.
According to the DPP Chambers , the outreach programme to Region One (Barima/Waini) forms part of the offices’ Communications and Outreach Programme and focus to be of service to people.
Previously , outreaches were held in Regions 2,3,6,9 and 10. The next outreach is planned for Wednesday May 23 in Mahdia, Region 8 (Potaro/Siparuni) at the Regional Office Boardroom.
