Granger condemns promotion of torture cops

Opposition leader David Granger on Friday condemned the recent promotions of two policemen who had tortured a teenage boy and vowed that once his coalition takes office after the upcoming elections steps will be taken to correct the situation.

“In future there will be action…We expect that after May 11… we will be in a position to correct this error,” Granger told reporters at the coalition’s weekly press conference.

“The crime of torture is a crime against humanity and I will not be in any position of authority that will tolerate the crime of torture. As far as I am concerned, the crime of torture has been committed. The evidence is there and this matter needs to be pursued to finality,” he later added, while noting that it is a scar on the reputation of the country that