Broaster’s Attorney Says Evidence Against Mira Is Factual

The evidence is in, the testimony is complete, and now the spotlight shifts to the Integrity Commission. UDP’s Belize Rural Central caretaker Edward Broaster appeared before the tribunal on Monday to defend the documents behind his corruption complaint against Oscar Mira. His attorney, Jacqueline Willoughby, says the evidence is factual and can be verified within the government system. But with their part now complete, Willoughby says the real question is whether the commission will act quickly, thoroughly, and without political favor.

“We did go to the tribunal yesterday. We have now submitted our evidence, and the manner in which the Integrity Commission works is, providing they have sufficient on their table, they would investigate, and much like a commission of inquiry, they would pass the file to the DPP. We are now just in a waiting game. We’ve done our part, and we are just waiting to see what happens next.”

She explained what Broaster’s testimony actually involved. “It is a tribunal, so you go and you testify. A complaint was made, the act says, in Section 34 of the act, once a complaint is made, you submit certain documentation and then you go there and you defend that documentation, basically, and subject yourself to the questions of the commission.”

“I would hope that we have a timely resolution. In terms of whether or not it is taken seriously, that is a matter for all of Belize to watch, and all of Belize should not encourage it to not be taken seriously.” She expressed full confidence in the evidence presented.

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