Monday, October 29, 2012

Investigation of Law that caused riots in Colon, Panama

Panama America News:


New Committee Investigating

29 | 10 | 2012
The deputies of the National Assembly unanimously Decided to Establish a commission of inquiry to make all the Known facts related to
EDITORIAL / PANAMA AMERICA

The short stay Deuna controversial law

October 19
  • The National Assembly approved the bill on third reading. That same day President Ricardo Martinelli passed Law 72.
October 26
  • Street closures, marches and Demonstrations against Law 72 ended in vandalism, looting and violent clashes with police.
October 28
  • The deputies of the National Assembly approved on third reading the bill Repealing the controversial 541 72 Free Zone Act
The deputies of the National Assembly unanimously Decided to Establish a commission of inquiry to make everything about the events Known That Caused the deaths of three people During Demonstrations against Law 72 in Colon.
The initiative, Which was ADOPTED in the early hours of Sunday, Also Seek to Clarify the events That led to violent protests and Allegations of police abuse.
In Addition, the committee will Establish the Appropriate compensation to the families of the Victims.
Shall Consist of three members of the Human Rights Commission and has a period of 60 days to submit a report to the full Assembly.
The Authorities Shall Cooperate with the commission in its Investigations.

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