STATE of emergency detainee, murder accused, and suspected gang leader Rajaee Ali is challenging the transparency of the recent SoE review tribunal appointments and has written to both the Chief Justice and the tribunal members seeking answers.

Ali, who is being held under a detention order issued by the Minister of Homeland Security, petitioned the review tribunal on August 28 for a review of his detention. His attorney, Keron Ramkhalwhan, has since questioned the Chief Justice’s appointments of David Alexander, Kent Samlal, and Shivangelie Ramoutar to the tribunal on July 21.

In letters addressed separately to Chief Justice Ivor Archie and the tribunal members, Ramkhalwhan requested clarification on the criteria, policies, and procedures guiding the appointments. He also asked whether any members had applied or submitted resumes for selection. Responses are sought by September 8.