Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:06:11 +0000 Police Service must be revamped Dear Editor The court acquittals of prominent political cases is a result of deliberate shoddy investigation and deliberate sabotage of evidence presented in court. Zambians should not be surprised if more acquittals are entered by courts. There is no reason to blame Magistrates and Judges for throwing out cases which are framed in a manner that is intended to achieve acquittal to embarrass the Government and portray an impression that Government is being vindictive and undemocratic. There is no way that Judicial officers can record a conviction when no proper evidence is adduced by the Police who should prove the case beyond all doubt. I therefore agree with your correspondent that senior police officers are not loyal to the Government and will do everything possible to embarrass this Government and therefore demoralise those that support it.If the Police command can fail to bring to […]
