UNC claims victory

Opposition Leader and UNC political leader Kamla Persad- Bissessar led a legal team representing retired police officer Fazal Ghany in that matter. In a statement, the UNC said, Persad- Bissessar restored the protection that the law provides to these officers and their families.

The party also said the ruling has vindicated the rule of law and defended the administration of justice.

Noting the committee is established under the Protective Services, (Compensation) Act, the UNC said it was the former Basdeo Panday administration that was responsible for the passage of this legislation 21 years ago.

The UNC claimed Government’s inaction in failing to appoint the committee over the last two years, “rendered nugatory” the provisions of the Act which was enacted to “provide compensation for officers who each day are called upon to put their lives at risk for our country.”