Lashley wants Justice for Poor
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008A QUALITY BUILDING does not guarantee quality justice, says Independent Member of Parliament Hamilton Lashley.
Speaking yesterday during debate in the House of Assembly on a $10 million resolution to furnish the Halls of Justice building on Whitepark Road, The City, Lashley said this magnificent building should also reflect the quality of justice in this country.
He said in most cases, poor people got a bad deal in the justice system, with many accused and eventually convicted persons claiming to have been beaten by the police and forced to sign confession statements. (more…)