DPP frustrates Zim refugee appeal for rape conviction

Friday, April 08, 2016

FRANCISTOWN: Failure by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to furnish a rape convict with all the records from lower court appeared to have frustrated his bid Thursday to appeal the matter to the High Court.

High Court Judge, Lot Moroka weighed in into the matter, saying he would order the registrar to serve both parties with a complete record of proceedings.

“I don’t like anyone to be prejudiced on account of lack of resources or any other invalid reasons by the state,” said Moroka.

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