Locks Trimmed or Not - That Might Not Be The Point!!!

DPP Paula Llewellyn

The Director of Public Prosecution is really an outstanding servant of the people. Many of us were not even aware of the importance of the post of Director of Public Prosecution, until Ms. Llewellyn was appointed to that position. She brought a new style of leadership to the position - she started to engage the public and keep the public abreast of the recommendations her department makes regarding the various cases brought to her office. Of course there are challenges to this new way of carrying out the business of the DPP. You now have the risk of some persons putting their own spin on the information and the decisions shared with the public.

Because she continues to educate the public about her work, many of us now understand why some cases are taken to trial and some are not. In that recent case when it was alleged that the police trimmed the hair of detainee Nzinga King, both the DPP and INDECOM subsequently carried out their investigations and they came to the conclusions that due to the various discrepancies in this case, the case would not stand u, in a court of law. Many persons who clearly do not understand the position of the DPP's Office have taken to social media to spread garbage all over the place. We need to understand that taking a case like that to court could end up wasting the courts time and it could also be very costly. All is not lost for the complainant though, because civil action can still be taken.

It is interesting to note in discussing the King case, many are ready to talk about how they love black people and how they support Rasta, yet they are quick to say nasty things about a black woman who has served this country with distinction, because they feel that another black woman was not treated fairly. This is in face of the fact that early in the day, there were rumblings on the ground when it was being said that the complainant's schoolmate gave a different story from that given by the complainant.

Persons are claiming that the complainant in the case against the police was not treated properly, yet they are character assassinating another black woman of the soil. Probably because this black woman is educated, qualified and has served this country with distinction, she is a privileged persons and is now being  seen as an oppressor. Probably if Ms. Llewellyn had 10 children with numerous baby fathers, was a burden to the state, and whose children were now a menace to the society, we would be sorry for here and would defend her even if she was wrong.

I have attached two documents to this post sent out by the DPP's office, and it would help if many of us spend some time reading these documents. You can add your comments to the blog. Thanks. 

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Readings:

From The DPP

• Press Release from the DPP
• DPP recommendions.

News Media

• Police probes allegations of locks - Washington Post.
• Conflicting reports in this locks trimming incident - Loop News.
• Nzinga King could face more charges - Jamaica Observer.
• Commissioner orders probe into base - Jamaica Observer.
• King's case taken higher - RJR.