'Drug dealers' on trial
Friday, March 06, 2020
The charges include stealing dagga from a police station.
The smell of the marijuana was so pervasive that officers of the court, prosecutors and attorneys representing the accused were forced to put on masks.
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...