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Written by Julius Kanubah
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Monday, 14 July 2008 |
The UN Independent Expert monitoring human rights activities in Liberia says there is a need to strengthen the Police force.
Dr. Charlotte Abaka said more should be done to support the Liberian National Police to tackle crimes.
According to her although armed robbery activities are happening everywhere in the World, the case of Liberia is unfortunately on the upsurge.
Dr. Abaka spoke to Star radio Monday after monitoring a hearing on the draft act to establish the Independent National Human Rights Commission.
She frowned on the alleged delay of the Judiciary in dealing with cases of armed robberies.
The Human Rights Expert observed that the Monrovia Central Prison is overcrowded with suspects of armed robbery.
Dr. Abaka also described as problematic the draft bill to amend the arm robbery act.
She advised the Legislature to give a maximum sentence on capital offence instead of death.
Meanwhile, the Judiciary Committee Chairman of the Senate says the draft bill to amend the arm robbery act is being cautiously reviewed.
According to Senator Frederick Cherue, the committee is reconciling the capital punishment and the global convention against such penalty.
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