Tuesday February 9th, 2010
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Jeremie accused of intimidating judiciary
Published: 24 Sep 2009
Attorney General John Jeremie has been accused of intimidating and harassing not only lawyers but judges and other members of the judicial services after criticising the President of the Law Association, Martin Daly, in the debate on the 2009/2010 national budget in the Senate yesterday afternoon. “The Attorney General’s statement has sought to bring the entire judicial system into further disorder and ridicule in the eyes of an already sceptical and anxious public,” said Wade Mark, leader of Opposition Business in the Senate. “The Attorney Genera’s conduct cannot be lightly dismissed but appears to be a systematic pattern of behaviour aimed at intimidating, bullying and harassing the lawyers, judges and the entire judiciary.”
Mark was responding to statements from Jeremie, who said that it was an obligation to call out the President of the Law Association after he “speaks a lie.” Jeremie also described statements from the President of the Law Association as “irresponsible and convenient.” He added that the law was not his faith but that it was his profession. According to Mark, the contribution from the Attorney General appeared to be what he referred to as “outrageous and unwarranted attack on the President of the Law Association” and that it was done using the cloak of Parliamentary privilege.
“It is truly a sad day when an Attorney General who has already developed a reputation for interfering and seeking to direct the working of the office of a former Director of Pubic Prosecutions, Geoffrey Henderson, could so shamelessly condemn the 2,500 lawyers in Trinidad and Tobago who are being represented by its President, who was democratically elected,” Mark said. “The UNC strongly condemns the reckless stance being adopted by this Attorney General in a matter in which the government seems to have declared war on not only the lawyers of this country but also the judges when he shamelessly and shockingly launched an unwarranted attack on Justice Rajendra Narine.” He added that the actions of the Attorney General could not be what he noted as ìhealthy for the efficient and effective functioning of the system of the administration of justice.”
Mr. Jeremie is behaving like
Mr. Jeremie is behaving like a man possessed:-
The people of this country have been dumped upon more than they deserve from this gov't in office. We are questioning this government's outlandish behaviour, and along with us the various lead bodies, the Law Association, The Chief Justice, legal minds, media, etc.
Mr. Manning and his administration are feeling the rage of the people. They are feeling cornered, and feel the need to fight like hell to keep their heads above water. Desperate peoples' behaviour is unpredictable.
Mr. Jeremie's appearance in our Parliament where he attempted to destroy our Justice Narine, showed their desperation.
The Law Association criticised his and Mr. Manning's performance, and in turn they are slinging aimlessly at the Law Assoc. and anyone else who gets in their way.
Chief Justice Archie criticised the content of the draft budget and the shameless cut in budget. He too is being look at carefully, as Mr. Jeremie and Mr. Manning will not tolerate what they believe to be insubordination.
Mr. Jeremie is washing his dirty laundry in the public square, and will not hesitate to intimidate, harass or destroy anyone or any organization that get in their way. They desire not to be questioned or called into account.
This is not a government of the people, for the people and by the people: It is an outrage. Where will it go next.
Sorry to say, but without a doubt the Manning's administration has lost its way.
Calling this man Ag is an
Calling this man Ag is an insult to the good people of Trinidad and Tobago. This man has an arrogrant look and is nothing more than Manning mouthpiece. He's trying to do like Manning i.e. Pissing on the citizen's back and tell them it's raining.