Interim DPP to be named Monday
An interim Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is to be named by the Public Service Commission on Monday.
The interim DPP will replace Paula Llewellyn whose extended tenure was ruled unconstitutional by the courts on Friday.
According to a release from the Attorney General’s chambers, the ambiguity arising from the court’s ruling has necessitated the departure of Llewellyn.
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“Due to the ambiguity and the consequent uncertainty arising from the Full Court’s judgment in Paulwell and Bunting v the Attorney General SU 223 CV 02499, the Director of Public Prosecutions has advised that she is unable to carry out the functions of her office at this time,” read the release.
The Attorney General’s chambers also reiterated that in accordance with section 96 (3) of the Constitution, the office would be appealing the Full Court’s decision.
