Big Fish Off The Hook

Monday, November 23, 2015

FRANCISTOWN: High-ranking government officials were not found guilty of contempt of court in a case involving two Ugandan refugees who were denied the right to consult their attorneys.

Passing judgement on Friday in the contempt of Court case in Francistown Justice Lot Moroka said that it was not shown how the Attorney General violated the court order.

Hev also ruled that the commissioners of police and prisons did not violate the court order because it was not personally served on them.The judge rather put the blame on the two police officers who refused Dingake to consult his clients confidentially.

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Big Fish Off The Hook

FRANCISTOWN: High-ranking government officials were not found guilty of contempt of court in a case involving two Ugandan refugees who were denied the right to consult their attorneys.

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