Court rules Robert McBride's suspension was invalid

Friday, 04 December 2015, 12:19
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Court rules Robert McBride's suspension was invalid
Robert McBride
NATIONAL NEWS - A Gauteng court has ruled Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko’s decision to suspend Independent Police Investigative Department (Ipid) boss Robert McBride, was unlawful.

When handing down the ruling this morning, the court not only said the Minister’s decision was invalid, it further said that the matter should be referred to the Constitutional Court for confirmation.

The judge said that the matter can return to Parliament in 30 days, for disciplinary hearing by committee.

Should Parliament decide to act upon this, it will need two thirds of the votes to suspend McBride.

This does not mean that McBride will go back to work next week.
 

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