Molokomme welcomes decision on forum shopping
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Speaking at the opening of the legal year, Molokomme implored stakeholders to work together to stamp out this undesirable practice of forum shopping.
"It would also be remiss of me if I did not comment on a topical subject to which your Lordship referred that of forum shopping. I respectfully agree with you that this is a matter of grave concern and wish to state in an open court that government lawyers are under no instruction to engage in this unacceptable practice," Molokomme said.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...