Political Speech Trumps Professional Reputation?
Recent High Court decisions examine the balance between freedom of expression and professional reputation. The cases involve senior government officials making damaging allegations against critics. One of the individuals involved is former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran. The legal discussions focus on the unequal power between the parties.
By Christopher Ram (Kaieteur News) – Political debate must be robust. But when senior government officials make damaging allegations against their critics, freedom of expression must be considered alongside professional reputation and the unequal power of those involved. Two recent High Court decisions bring that balance into sharp focus. Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran and former […] The post Political Speech Trumps Professional Reputation? appeared first on Kaieteur News .