AG CALLS ON PANDAY TO JOIN CRIME FIGHT

Attorney General Glenda Morean-Phillip is calling on UNC Leader Basdeo Panday to demonstrate his commitment to help eradicate crime by supporting the Kidnapping Bill which is to be debated in the Senate this week.

Morean-Phillip was speaking to reporters at the start of a walkathon held at Memorial Park yesterday. The walkathon was held by the Ministry of the Attorney General in support of the eradication of crime and violence in the country. The AG stated that Panday’s reported intentions in seeking meetings with the Minister of National Security and the Commissioner of Police to offer his party’s assistance in fighting the crime situation, would be welcomed. She continued, “The Government has always believed that the fight against crime is a national security issue that should not be driven by partisan politics.”

Morean-Phillip said that the latest kidnapping incidents target not only the wealthy but also children which shows a clear need for both Government and Opposition to work together to fight this threat to the country’s security. She said she hoped that Panday would also support the Police Reform Legislation which “will give the police the ammunition necessary to tackle the crime problem in general and the kidnapping issue in particular.” The AG stated that a responsible Opposition would support the Police Reform Legislation.