Wakoli Bifwoli

All parliamentary appearances

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• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, this case demonstrates that the law should be amended to provide for such situations, particularly in connection with serious offences whereby the Court of Appeal may be granted jurisdiction to intervene and even reverse an acquittal ordered by the High Court in the exercise of its original jurisdiction where such an acquittal is patently against the available evidence or constitutes a gross injustice. Such amendments have recently been made to the laws in the United Kingdom, in Uganda, Trinidad, Tobago, Fiji, Australia and Nigeria to name but a few countries which have recently amended their laws ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, a very important issue has been raised as relates to the victims and relatives of the deceased in this particular case. There was no doubt that the deceased met their deaths as a result of the activity of the law enforcement officers. There is no doubt, if you read the judgment, that the Judge actually found that the offence of murder had been committed. He was only confused on this issue of the guns. But that being the case, as far as the victims in this particular case are concerned, I think they are entitled ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: My learned friend, as you know, one does not just want to offer an ex-gratia payment, which may be completely out of proportion or maybe too small, depending on the circumstances of the case. It is up to the families of the deceased persons to make their claims, and give us that information which can form the basis of a fair compensation. That is as far as this case is concerned. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, an issue was raised on judicial reforms. I agree and I think we have all agreed that we must have judicial reforms. In fact, ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I understand the anxiousness of the hon. Member, but if he could just sit and listen and then when I have finished, if I have not on touched that issue--- view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: I was going to come to that issue, Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir. So, just--- view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do agree entirely that his is a valid concern, but I am yet to address it. I am saying that I am going to address it. I have not doubted at any time that any point that is raised here is valid. view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Now, the hon. Member said that this case was not properly investigated. It was properly and competently investigated. The hon. Member said that it is not clear who shot; who shot is very clear; I have no doubt in my mind that it was Eric - the accused person who was acquitted in this case. There was one gun – a gun which went to the examiner, who confirmed that the shot that was taken from the body of one of the deceased persons was shot from that gun. He was seen on television shooting. But not only that; there ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the point of action on my part in accordance with the due process of the law is to do exactly what I have stated. If the law allowed me to appeal, I would have definitely appealed. However, the law does not allow me to appeal. That is why we go the way of certificate for a declaratory statement on an important point of law. That is the law and that is what I am going to do. However, on top of that, we are evaluating very seriously in view of the fact that there were ... view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is not the Government that signs the Bill into law. So, the Government cannot do it. It is the President--- view
• 1 Jul 2010 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, he has now amended it to say the Head of State, Head of Government, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and so on. But he had just said: “The Government”. The Government does not sign laws! If you read the Constitution, you know who signs the laws and I have heard him. view