A High Court judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by WPC Nicole Clement against the Director of Public Prosecutions, citing that her claim was academic. Clement was the key witness in a murder trial involving six police officers charged with the murder of three individuals in 2011. However, during the trial, she refused to testify and was deemed a hostile witness.
The lawsuit in question pertained to plea discussions, financial support post-trial, and migration for Clement’s family. While the DPP argued that Clement breached the terms of their agreement by not providing evidence against her colleagues, Clement claimed there were outstanding issues that needed to be addressed.
Ultimately, the judge found the lawsuit to be without merit, highlighting the delay in addressing Clement’s requests and noting that the DPP had no authority over certain aspects of the protection program she sought to access. Despite this ruling, it was acknowledged that Clement was justified in filing the lawsuit due to the lack of response to her initial communication.
Moving forward, Clement is set to reappear in court on a single count of conspiracy to pervert the course of public justice. The legal representation on both sides includes notable names such as Michael Rooplal, Ian Benjamin, and Douglas Mendes, emphasizing the complexity and importance of this case in the legal landscape.
