Monday, January 31, 2011

Opposition leaders complain the new courts will be 'kangaroo courts'. Nope not Layton or Iggy

Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country.


The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'
But locals fear that pinning responsibility on the crime will be difficult - and may lead to miscarriages of justice as 'criminals' attempt to blame others for their offence.
One Malawian told the website Africanews.com: 'My goodness. What happens in a public place where a group is gathered.