Special Fast-track courts for 2010.

[Eniigma]

South Africa is to set up special courts to quickly deal with crime committed during the 2010 World Cup.

The government hopes the fast-track system will enable visitors to give evidence while still in the country and therefore act as a deterrent.

A total of 54 courts will operate in the nine World Cup host cities.

The justice ministry says if any foreigners are involved in crimes, as victims or perpetrators, their cases will receive priority.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8374085.stm

Amazing they can get this right for the 2010, but not for us everyday peoples.

 

[TonyHawk]

Imagine they had to wait a year for a court date...

 

[ponder]

Yeah, at least they are admitting that crime is going to happen

 

[hyperian]

How weak is this. Aren't citizens entitled to this too? I reckon they should keep those courts open after the world cup so we can get some use out of them.

 

[LazyLion]

so when thousands of citizens are murdered each month in South Africa that doesn't warrant any fast track, but when we have a major sporting event, suddenly justice is important?

 

[ponder]

so when thousands of citizens are murdered each month in South Africa that doesn't warrant any fast track, but when we have a major sporting event, suddenly justice is important?

Animal Farm

 

[hyperian]

I'm beginning to feel less sorry for myself because I just take it like a bitch and don't actively challenge the government on issues like this. Not that I should have to - they should be doing their damn jobs properly and serving the people, not themselves.

 

[Lightscribe]

Other countries grow flowers and create an atmosphere of goodness...

We set up extra courts to deal with the violent robberies, rape and murder that we will greet the world with...

 

[Ou grote]

Is this going to be like Night court?

Used to like that show.

 

[ponder]

Is this going to be like Night court?