Counsel for Linden Commission of Inquiry still to be chosen

An independent counsel for the Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 killings in Linden is yet to be chosen but A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) Dr Rupert Roopnaraine says while the issue has not yet been discussed it is one that could be “resolved very quickly.”

Contacted on the issue yesterday Roopnaraine conceded that the appointment of such a person is very important. He noted that the independent counsel is the individual who would be leading the witnesses in the inquiry.

When asked about the issue,