Attorney General Anand Ramlogan should step down.
A February 1 release from the T&T Transparency Institute (TTTI) suggested that the AG should demit office, pending the outcome of a police probe into allegations made against him by Director of the Police Complaints Authority David West.
In the release, TTTI spoke out on the allegations, which it described as involving "issues of potential serious criminality."
"The highest moral rectitude is demanded of all holders of public office. They must be above any possible reproach at all times. This includes the Attorney General, whose Office is constitutionally enshrined, and who has responsibility for the administration of legal affairs in Trinidad & Tobago. Transparency considers that unresolved allegations against the Attorney General may permanently tarnish the office of the Attorney General," the release said.
Under the Westminster system of government, "in circumstances where questions arise over the conduct of a holder of public office, propriety requires that the office-holder demit office pending the completion of investigations," the release said.
Under the Westminster system of government, "in circumstances where questions arise over the conduct of a holder of public office, propriety requires that the office-holder demit office pending the completion of investigations," the release said.
TTTI also noted that "all citizens are entitled to full benefit of due process prior to any censure or condemnation."
In the release, the TTTI "emphasises that no conclusions as to culpability should be drawn at this time" and "notes that there is a presumption of innocence."