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The
National Alliance For Reconstruction (NAR) has slammed Prime
Minister Patrick Manning’s use of the Coat of Arms on
the number plate of his vehicle, instead of the regular numbers.
Last week, the UNC had also complained about the move.
In a release on Tuesday, the NAR said the Coat of Arms was
used on the President’s (George Maxwell Richards) vehicle
because the position was the embodiment of the State.
“This
is the reason Section 38 of the Constitution provides that
the President shall not be answerable to any court for the
performance of the functions of his office or for any act
done by him in the performance of those functions,” the
NAR said.
“Only
the President enjoys such privileges and immunities. All the
other citizens of our twin island Republic are subject to
the law in our daily lives and Mr Manning, like other citizens,
must use a regular number plate on any vehicle made available
for his use.”
The party also wondered whether the Transport Commissioner
approved the use of the Coat of Arms on Manning’s car.
“If
he did not, then Mr Manning would be breaking the law and,
therefore, this matter should be brought to the attention
of the Commissioner of Police,” it said.
The party said the issue also raised the question of the changing
boundaries between the party, the Government and the State.
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