Parliament creates second deputy prosecutor general post
Pro-government MPs say having more than one deputy prosecutor general will ensure that the criminal justice system will function in the absence of a PG. But opposition MPs contend that the change is aimed at ensuring that one of the deputies will do President Abdulla Yameen’s bidding if the PG refuses to unfairly prosecute a political opponent.
05 Apr 2016, 9:00 AM
The ruling party-dominated parliament approved Monday changes to the Prosecutor General’s Act to create a second deputy prosecutor general post.
The amendments proposed on behalf of the government by Progressive Party of Maldives MP Saud Hussain was passed with 50 votes in favour.
Some 18 opposition MPs voted against the amendment bill, which states that the PG can appoint more than one deputy “to assist in executing the powers and responsibilities of the Prosecutor General.”
The PG will retain authority to appoint and remove the deputies.
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