{"id":53090,"date":"2023-12-03T19:19:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T19:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/?p=53090"},"modified":"2023-12-03T07:41:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T07:41:47","slug":"there-is-no-get-out-of-jail-free-for-crimes-committed-in-office-argues-dr-charlotte-scott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/there-is-no-get-out-of-jail-free-for-crimes-committed-in-office-argues-dr-charlotte-scott","title":{"rendered":"There is no get out of jail free for crimes committed in office, argues Dr Charlotte Scott"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>There is no get out of jail free for crimes committed in office, argues Dr Charlotte Scott, wife to Guy Scott, Vice President of the Republic of Zambia. She argues:<\/p>\n

Interesting judgement on what presidential immunity actually means \u2013 esp that it naturally has boundaries. No \u201cget out of jail free\u201d for crimes committed in office. Immunity shld be limited to actions taken in capacity as Pres, not private actions. Zambia<\/p>\n

While appearing to make reference to local issues, Dr Charlotte drew reference to the recent court action in the United States of America that ruled that the former president of that country Donald Trump was not immune from prosecution for the actions committed while in office.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am referring to the wider point \u2013 blanket immunity for personal actions throughout a Presidential term in office is not a reasonable proposition. Why should one person be above the law, and one public servant not accountable for their actions?\u201d stated Dr Charlotte.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. There is no get out of jail free for crimes committed in office, argues Dr Charlotte Scott, wife to Guy Scott, Vice President of the Republic of Zambia. She argues: Interesting judgement on what presidential immunity actually means \u2013 esp that it naturally has boundaries. 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