PF chairperson for legal affairs George Chisanga says law enforcement agencies should abide by President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for them not to arrest innocent people. And Chisanga says some bail and bond conditions given to perceived political opponents are harsh. Commenting on President Hichilema’s remarks that law enforcement agencies should not arrest anyone if they know a case cannot succeed in court, Chisanga, who is also Lukashya PF member of parliament, said the culture of arresting individuals on mere suspicion was retrogressive. “The reality is that what the President says is what is contemplated in the law. This culture of arresting on mere suspicion is retrogressive. It cast very negative aspersions on the fight against corruption. Like we have stated...

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