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THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) came in for a tongue-lashing by the High Court for failing to respond to a request from a former murder accused.

The admonition came from Justice Frank Seepersad as he ruled in favour of Makesi Felix, who sought information relating to his 2016 prosecution on September 22.

“It is evident that the director failed to discharge the statutorily-imposed obligation imposed upon him, and he did not comply with the requirements of section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).” This section compels the public authority to decide within 30 days of a request.