Opposition Spokesman on National Security, Derrick Smith, has asked National Security Minister Peter Bunting to state whether Jamaica’s international partners demanded that outgoing Police Commissioner, Owen Ellington be sacked.
Mr. Smith tabled questions in the House of Representatives this afternoon regarding Commissioner Ellington’s sudden decision last week Monday to retire early.
The Opposition Spokesman asked Minister Bunting to state whether Jamaica’s international partners have requested that steps be taken to deal with alleged human rights abuses – including the 2010 West Kingston incursion and civilian killings by the Police in Clarendon.
Specifically, Mr. Smith requested that the Security Minister disclose whether requests from Jamaica’s international partners included that Owen Ellington be removed.
The Opposition Spokesman has also asked Minister Bunting to state whether provisions of the US human rights law, the Leahy Act, have been invoked on Jamaica.
Mr. Smith has asked the Security Minister to state what steps are being taken by his Ministry to restore Jamaica’s good name under the terms of the Leahy law in the United States.
Minister Bunting will be required to respond to the questions in three weeks time.
