Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | 2:35 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Opposition spokesman on justice and justice reform, Senator Alexander Williams has expressed shock and amazement at the minister of national security’s announcement of plans to review the assignment of close protection police personnel for the protection of judges.
“There can be no argument that our judges should retain police protection. In deciding on cases, whether civil or criminal, their will oftentimes be disgruntled parties who will harbour resentment that can lead to criminal conduct, and that might well be targeted at the judge”.
“The rhetoric coming from the Government is that they are on a path to improve the administration of justice and to strengthen the justice system. How can that not include protection of the judiciary?
“We, the Opposition, are entirely opposed to any review of close protection for the judges, which is a totally unnecessary exercise. They must have protection,” he said.
He warned the minister of national security that he was travelling down a dangerous road, and said any attempt to weaken the justice system would be met with stiff opposition.
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Judges need protection, says Opposition
