Thanks for a job well done

THE EDITOR: The following letter is addressed to Mr Selwyn Mohammed, (Advocate Attorney); Mr Owen Hinds (Instructing Attorney); Mr Om Lalla (Advocate Attorney); Mr Shastri Roberts (Instructing Attorney). In the matter of The State V Anthony “Tonic” Amogan and Michael “Wolf” Ramadar for murder. On behalf of the Legal Aid and Advisory Authority, I wish to extend our heartful thanks and gratitude for the commitment you have demonstrated in representing to the best of your ability our legally aided clients in the recent concluded matter of the State V Anthony Amogan and Michael Ramadar for murder. I note that the trial lasted for two months and your dedication did not waiver. Many lawyers shy away from representing legally aided clients when they foresee that the trial would be protracted but you have demonstrated, not for the first time, that you are willing to make personal sacrifices in serving the poor and needy.

I must say that when I assigned you to represent the accused in this matter I knew it was a difficult case; and in accepting this particular brief, you have demonstrated that Legal Aid is not about winning or losing a case nor is it about making money but rather about rendering legal services to those who cannot afford to privately retain attorneys. You are setting a good example for the newly admitted attorneys on our panel. I look forward to your continuous co-operation. Much obliged.

ISRAEL B KHAN SC
Director, Legal Aid and Advisory Authority