Alleged arsonist says state confuses
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Godisang made this complaint when she appeared for the second time at the Broadhurst Magistrate court yesterday. Court was crammed with relatives, friends and the general public who wanted to see for themselves the two women who had torched and killed two sisters, one of them pregnant.
After waiting for the accused for hours, the 26-year-old woman, Godisang appeared in court more agitated than at her last appearance. She told the court that she was confused and sought clarity. She said that she had earlier been rushed to court by investigators who wanted her to turn state witness.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...