Assaulted boy still in SA hospital
Tuesday, November 08, 2016
The 12-year-old Jerry, who has spent most of the last five months in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Princess Marina and Bokamoso Private hospitals is a victim of grievous bodily harm allegedly committed by a Bangladeshi, Mohammed Husein Molla in June 2016.
The prosecution on Monday requested the court to extend the remand warrant of the accused Molla as they await a medical report on the child’s condition when he arrives from South Africa.
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...