Sir, – Clifford Coonan (Asia Report, Business, February 26th) notes that Vietnamese police recently charged senior figures with “Irresponsibility causing serious consequences”.
Might I suggest that Minister for Justice Alan Shatter don his law reform hat and investigate the possibility of incorporating this novel concept into Irish jurisprudence? There could well be various oriental refinements to ensure that the punishments fit the crime. No difficulty can be anticipated in drawing up an extensive list of possible culprits. I await developments without bated breath. – Yours, etc,