Both sides are claiming victory after acting Chief Justice Ian Chang’s recent finding that government spent $4.5 billion in violation of the constitution, with Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall saying the judge spoke on issues not before him for decision, while attorney Basil Williams says the Finance Minister can face a criminal charge.
In his ruling, Justice Chang refused an application made by opposition leader David Granger for a conservatory order to stop “unauthorised” expenditure, although he found that controversial expenditure last year of $4.5 billion by the government was unconstitutional.
However, in a six-page press release issued yesterday, Nandlall stressed that the conservatory order that
