SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST POLICE COMMISSIONER GEOFFREY VAKI
Analysis by BRYAN KRAMER This morning the Supreme Court handed down its ruling against Police Commissioner Geoffrey Vaki's view that he as the Head of the Police Constabulary has constitutional powers under Section 198 of Constitution to set aside the arrest warrants against the PM. Section 198 of the Constitution provides for the office of Commissioner of Police and prescribes his powers as being responsible for the superintendence, efficient organization and control of the Force in accordance with the Police Act 1998. Vaki argued that as the Commissioner of Police he has wide powers, control, and superintendence of the Police Force and such powers give him the right or discretion to withdraw arrest warrants. In defence against Vaki's case Fraud Squad Members represented by Egan and former Police Commissioner Tom Kulunga represented by Moses Murry argued that a warrant or arrest was an order by the District Court which must be followed. Any disobedience to the order is cont