BDP activist faces trial for defilement
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 2410 Views |
The accused (names withheld) had initially admitted to the offence but changed his plea after spending more than two weeks in jail.
On Tuesday, Tsagae Marape from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) told the court that he did not know why the accused did not appear in court although he was aware of his scheduled court appearance since the date was set in his presence.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...