Guta Ra Mwari withdraws case against members
Thursday, December 01, 2016
However, yesterday, the church’s lawyer Othusitse Mbeha told the High Court that they had decided to withdraw the application on grounds that the church members had raised points in limine that need to be considered. Points in limine refer to motions made before a trial begins.
“As a matter of consideration, my clients have agreed for now to withdraw the case and re-visit the application again as the members have raised points very crucial to the application,” he said.
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...