Court Denies Injunction to Halt Police Promotions Amid Gov’t Transition

In a ruling yesterday, the Civil Court decided against issuing an injunction to halt promotions bestowed upon several high-ranking police officials just days before the new administration assumed office.

Six officials were elevated to the position of Assistant Commissioner of Police, while eight officials were promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police in mid-November.

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Despite an October appeal by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to suspend all promotions during the transitional period, the promotions were carried out.

The ACC filed a case with the Civil Court two weeks ago, seeking to prevent the enforcement of the promotions. However, on Tuesday, the court determined that the petitioner failed to submit the necessary documentation outlining how they wished the court order to be issued.

Additionally, the court found that the ACC’s suit did not meet the required criteria, stating that the police’s non-compliance with the ACC’s instructions did not impede the commission’s legal authority to conduct investigations. Consequently, the court was unable to grant the requested injunction.

Following the revelation of the promotions, the police asserted that the decisions had been made in April but were postponed until after the election to avoid potential negative public perception.

The police maintained that the promotions were granted in adherence to established rules and regulations.