Motumise rejects state's non bail opposition in Davids murder case
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Judge Motumise yesterday refused to consider giving one of Davids’ murder accused bail on the basis that the state needed to have deposed an affidavit stating reasons why they were not opposing bail.
“In cases like this there has been balance of exercise. The court can use its discretion to give bail but all factors must be considered reason being that the people has no idea that at times the court is left with no choice but to grant bail,” he said.
Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...