In a note dated 8 June, the Council of the Bar of Port-au-Prince, expresses "its indignation at the unacceptable actions of the Government Commissioner" near the Court of First Instance of Port-au-Prince, Me Jean Danton Léger, cited before the correctional chamber of the tribunal by a group of citizens who feels aggrieved by the acts of pursuit https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17675-haiti-flash-me-jean-danton-leger-prosecuted.html

The Council explains that "Ignoring its obligations to contribute to a peaceful distribution of justice and to ensure good order in the court, Me Jean Danton Léger, for the welcome he reserved the protesters invading the Palace of Justice, reveals that the latter respond only to him and therefore takes responsibility for the obstruction of justice to investigate his case as well as attempts of threats to lawyers and desecration of Bâtonnier.

No one is above the law [...] The one who, by its function, is empowered to prosecute offenders in court must show restraint and respect for the law when it is personally implicated" believing the behavior of Me Jean Danton Léger "[...] reflects a profound disregard for the institutions of the Republic, including the court and the Bar of Port-au-Prince.

The behavior of Me Hean Danton Léger constitutes a threat for the exercise of the legal profession. Of lawyers in the precincts of the temple of Themis, have been subjected to threats and insults under the complacent gaze of police and security officers.

The Bar Association of Port-au-Prince appeals to the higher authorities of the Government Commissioner since ultimately, his actions may disrupt the necessary harmony between the Bar of Port-au-Prince and the judicial authorities.

[...] The rule of law, whose the Bar of Port-au-Prince, is the guardian, do not adapt to these reprehensible behavior."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17650-haiti-justice-the-carli-outraged-and-revolted-of-actions-of-me-danton-leger.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17613-haiti-flash-note-of-protest-against-the-political-persecution-gives-results.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17605-haiti-flash-new-wave-of-bans-to-leave-the-territory.html

HL/ HaitiLibre