NSTnation A measure of compassion is needed in implementing the MCO while at the same time keeping everyone safe, the group said.
The G25 said the enforcement of the MCO must be made in line with its ultimate goal of reducing the spread of the Covid-19 infection without unnecessarily burdening the people or police.
Citing an example, the G25 said the elderly should be able to go out in pairs when buying groceries as some may need assistance, whether to drive or carry the groceries. The group said according to their observation, a number of cases saw enforcement officers arresting violators of the MCO and placing them under custody as though they committed an arrestable offence.
The enforcement officer concerned must apply to a Magistrate for a summons to be issued against the alleged violator. On the courts meting out sentences, the group said some of the sentences were excessive and disproportionate for violating the MCO. “Judges need to look at the entire situation which led to the violation to determine whether the arrest was just, and if so, to give the appropriate and proportionate sentence. Their role during this MCO is to ensure that justice prevails and the poor and innocent do not end up as criminals to victimless ‘crimes’," they said.
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