Inconsistent application of law and impunity for State failure is unfair
December 10th, 2022
In the recent weeks, media reported the imposition of fines and revision of fines on numerous aspects from waste management to vehicle document registration. In short, it is penalising the public to force behavioural change. This is welcome news, but these developments are inconsistent and protect the State agency themselves from accountability. With the reform in place, accountability must be fixed on both the citizens and State officials for the enforcement of these regulations, not otherwise.
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