Ramesh Maharaj: Proposed Constitution not in public interest

In this article- the Eighth in his series- Ramesh Maharaj, SC contends that "the proposed new constitution would not promote democratic values, and that it would, instead, be inimical to the public interest. The first matter deals with the fundamental changes to the administration of justice in Trinidad and Tobago. The changes would facilitate the government to have direct influence over the judiciary. The existing constitutional arrangements insulate members of the judiciary from political party contact and influence. This insulation would be removed, and instead members of the judiciary would have direct contact and influence from politicians." 

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