An opposition motion to get the National Assembly to recommend that government seek expert help to solve the murders of West Coast Berbice (WCB) Joel Henry, Isaiah Henry and Haresh Singh was disallowed last week as a result of the charges that have been laid against three men.
Addressing the motion, which was moved by APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Geeta Chandan-Edmond last Thursday, Speaker of the House Manzoor Nadir noted that since the motion was approved for debate, a number of developments had occurred, including the charges being laid.
As a result, Nadir explained, to entertain the motion would place the National Assembly in breach of its Standing Orders. He added that it may also jeopardise the ability of the justice system to conduct a fair trial of those currently before the court.