Big Fish Off The Hook

Attorney General, Athalia Molokomme
Attorney General, Athalia Molokomme

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.

Editor's Comment
Mr President, we hear you, but...

His take is that Members of Parliament (MPs) should be taking proactive steps to ask relevant Ministers questions outside Parliament and duly get their answers on the spot. That sounds great Mr President.But, considering that legislators serve the people, they will always find it suitable to raise questions in the August House fully knowing that their constituents are watching and listening. As a former MP yourself, Mr President, you know fully...

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