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Liberia: More Details On Rationale Behind Armed Robbery Bill
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The Analyst (Monrovia)
25 July 2008
Posted to the web 25 July 2008
Executive Mansion Provides
On Tuesday, July 22, 2008 President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf signed into law "An Act to amend chapters 14 &15 Sub-Chapter (c), Title 26 of the Liberian Code of Laws Revised, known as the New Panel Code Law of 1976, by adding thereto four new sections thereby making the crimes of armed robbery, terrorism and Hijacking, respectively, Capital offences, and providing punishment thereof."
Section 15.34 (4) of this Act provides that "In the event death occurs during the commission of a crime of Armed Robbery, Terrorism or Hijacking, the accused convicted under Sections 14.54, 15.32 and 15.33 of this Act shall be sentenced to death by hanging or imprisonment for life without possibility of parole".
The President is fully cognizant that Liberia as a State Party is a signatory to the UN's Second Optional Protocol aiming at the abolition of the Death Penalty commonly known as the 'Second Optional Protocol'.
However, she shares the view and responded to the appeal of the majority of the people for a robust response to the increasing level of crime involving robberies that include physical assault rape and murder by robbers who attack innocent citizens, thereby creating panic and a confidence crisis in the society.
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The President is committed to revisiting the Act for possible amendment as soon as the situation is brought fully under control and sustainable peace is assured.
I wouldn't have done any better. I believe that those who decided to commit a crime have already given up their basic human rights. For those who murder, I believe that they also have given up their rights to life. They should face the full wrath of the LAW. That goes to both citizens and peace Keepers. In this light, I fully support the president in signing the bill. When Crimes subside we can revisit and amend. I will also encourage the President to seek properly equip the Police. In addition, rigorously clean up the police force so as to... [Read Full Text]
i have just completed a visit to your country and seen many wonderful things, and a lot of painful things. I agree with capital punishment for the crimes against humanity. The safety and well being of a war torn country is very important at this time. Maybe later the laws can be adjusted, but until then it is necessary to let the people who do these crimes, that there is a price, LIFE, and i am looking forward to bringing a team back to liberia to install solar power for many, with the proper officials blessings. ... [Read Full Text]
Amen, pelemuzu, Amen.
I strongly support capital punishment for those who take someone's life. If a criminal knows he/she will not be killed after taking another person's life, he/she will have no fear killing scores of people. Secondly if Jerry Brown kill and nothing was done about it, then Peter Aaron will be encouraged to do the same. Who could hear about arm robbery during Joe Tata era? There was no arm robbery during Joe Tate admnistration because Mr. Tate spared no arm robber. WE need drastic and strict jacket policy for those willfully take life.......kill them publicaly either by... [Read Full Text]
I am following developments in Liberia, and know what? Sometimes if you dont take an action people cry wolf. Then if you do, they still cry wolf. That's why I think it is very important for our lawmakers to go with their guts --make the decision and stick to it. Liberia is trying to clean out all the war-like activities, including people who take up arms and invade homes and work place and forcibly taking things and lives. If they dont deserve death, I dont knw who does. I personally dont care if it death penalty does not deter other... [Read Full Text]
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