This archive report was first published on 3 July 2019.
On Wednesday, the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji spoke at the First International Conference on Police Accountability in Africa, emphasizing the importance of responsibility within the police service.
According to Haji, his office is committed to enhancing democratic and functional policing to entrench the rule of law, boost public confidence, and enhance police legitimacy.
He assured the public that as a strong proponent of police accountability, police excesses will not find comfort within the justice system during his tenure.
As part of his efforts, Haji is in the process of developing guidelines to guide the conduct of the National Police Service when enforcing the right of citizens to assemble, demonstrate, picket, and petition in line with Article 37 of the Constitution.
Additionally, Haji is reviewing the file on the death of Baby Samantha Pendo in 2017, with the aim of initiating prosecution of suspects found culpable as per the findings of the inquest.
On July 3, 2019, Haji spoke at the First International Conference on Police Accountability in Africa, where he emphasized the importance of police accountability.
