I want information - death row inmate challenges

Gabaakanye PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Gabaakanye PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Death row inmate Patrick Gabaakanye has challenged Attorney General to provide him with information he deemed crucial for his application for clemency.

Gabaakanye, 58, was sentenced to death in 2014. The Court of Appeal confirmed the dead sentence. Yesterday, Gabaakanye petitioned Lobatse High Court judge, Tebogo Tau, that he needed the information before he could proceed with the application.

His lawyer, Martin Dingake, stressed that the information was needed for the prerogative of mercy.

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...

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