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Opposition warns government about misuse of law for political expediency 
Friday, 30 November 2007 
Former Justice Minister K.D. Knight, who piloted the Mutual Assistance Criminal Matters Act in 1995, warned the government against misusing law for political expediency.
Mr. Knight said he supports the investigation of any criminal act and described as reprehensible, the bribery of local officials by personnel from multi-nationals.
He was quick to issue a warning to the Government to ensure that it enforces the Mutual Assistance Criminal Act for the right reasons.
Against this back drop, Mr. Knight queried whether the move by the Government was based on what he described as a ‘shakeable' foundation of principle.
Declaring that the route being pursued, is likely to have grave implications.
Mr. Knight noted that the Act was established on the principle of reciprocity.
Within this context, Mr. Knight challenged the Government to state whether the Netherlands has a Mutual Assistance law in place.
He also queried the existence of a bilateral agreement and domestic legislation in that country.
He said the bilateral treaty makes provisions to protect the rights of persons.
Mr. Knight warned that it should be recognized that the rights of persons are involved and that political expediency is temporary.
Friday, 30 November 2007 Former Justice Minister K.D. Knight, who piloted the Mutual Assistance Criminal Matters Act in 1995, warned the government against misusing law for political expediency. Mr. Knight said he supports the investigation of any criminal act and described as reprehensible, the bribery of local officials by personnel from multi-nationals.
He was quick to issue a warning to the Government to ensure that it enforces the Mutual Assistance Criminal Act for the right reasons.
Against this back drop, Mr. Knight queried whether the move by the Government was based on what he described as a ‘shakeable' foundation of principle.
Declaring that the route being pursued, is likely to have grave implications.
Mr. Knight noted that the Act was established on the principle of reciprocity.
Within this context, Mr. Knight challenged the Government to state whether the Netherlands has a Mutual Assistance law in place.
He also queried the existence of a bilateral agreement and domestic legislation in that country.
He said the bilateral treaty makes provisions to protect the rights of persons.
Mr. Knight warned that it should be recognized that the rights of persons are involved and that political expediency is temporary.