Appeal Court hears decade-old pay dispute regarding LMPS cyber experts
What happened
Eleven Basotho individuals are appealing a High Court decision regarding their employment claims with the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS). The plaintiffs claim they were hired as cyber experts by LMPS on permanent and pensionable terms, with pay ceasing in November 2016. The respondents in the appeal include the Commissioner of Police, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Police, the Public Service Commission, the Minister of Police, and the Attorney General.
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Why it matters
The government argues that the plaintiffs were never lawfully employed, that no cyber unit existed, and that any funds received came from a senior officer’s personal pocket. The plaintiffs contend that the High Court erred by dismissing their action without providing reasons for the judgment.
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Who's involved
- Commissioner of PoliceRespondent in the appeal concerning the employment claims of the plaintiffs.
- Minister of PoliceRespondent in the appeal regarding the validity of employment practices.
- Public Service CommissionRespondent in the appeal regarding the plaintiffs' employment claims.
- LMPSThe organization whose employment structure and financial liability are challenged in the lawsuit.
- Ministry of Public ServiceThe organization whose administrative processes are questioned in the appeal.
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The entities involved
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Commissioner of Police
head of Royal Bahamas Police Force
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Minister of Police
police of South Africa
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Public Service Commission
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