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BNTU Opposes Justice of Appeal Parke
posted (October 13, 2017)
The Belize National Teachers Union is joining the Bar Association, the Opposition, and Civil Society in objecting to the appointment of Justice of Appeal Franz Parke.

In a very measured press release, the BNTU says that its council of management unanimously agrees with the Bar, and concludes, quote, "there seems to a be a clear violation (of the constitution) with regards to his qualification for this esteemed post."

Quite oddly, the release reads, at times like something the Bar Association itself would put out, saying, quote, "there are members of the Bar who have indicated their intent to challenge the matter in court and those who have also indicated their intent to refuse to sit before Mr. Parke if he is ever declared a Justice of the Court of Appeals," end quote.

And the BTNU goes a step further, referring to the Prime Minister's admitted relationship with Parke as a college buddy, the BNTU asks, quote, "how extensive is our PM';s relationship with this individual?"

The conclude by saying, "we..stand in solidarity with the Bar Association…and appeal to the Prime Minster to reconsider his position," end quote.

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