The quest for justice
By Satish Sekar © Satish Sekar (May 27th 2011) Prevention It’s been over 20 years since Lynette White was brutally murdered in the Butetown district of Cardiff. A lot has changed, including the use of forensic sciences and how advances…
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By Satish Sekar © Satish Sekar (June 12th 2016) The Eleventh Hour In two days time Mr Justice (Sir Wyn) Williams will deliver his long-awaited judgement at 11. It’s expected to be a long document, detailing a sorry tale of…
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By Satish Sekar © Satish Sekar (April 2nd 2016) Fomenting Discord June 30th 1960 was a day of hope and also regret for the Congo. It had just gained independence from Belgium. Its young Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba’s scathing response…
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By Satish Sekar © Satish Sekar (April 2nd 2016) Decolonisation Despite the examples of recent African history, such as the Mau Maus. Colonialism had to go. Britain belatedly realised it and its post Mau Mau process was relatively peaceful. France, however,…
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By Satish Sekar © Satish Sekar (April 1st 2016) A Beast in Uniform The death penalty is the ultimate deterrent, or so we keep hearing. Really? Then how do its supporters explain the actions and fate of former Casablanca police…
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