Nchindo lawyers request for damaging reports
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The defence team have argued that the Slaughter and May report as well as the De Beers Confidential Report, which have been circulating in the media, have a bearing on the criminal trial of Garvas Nchindo and his co-accused, Joseph Matome.
Yesterday, defence lawyer, Lawrence Khupe, told the court that he believed that through a subpoena the reports would be produced. Senior State counsel, Matlhogonolo Phuthego, however, denied any knowledge of the existence of these reports. He said that the only document he was aware of that had already been availed to the defence team was a risk control report.
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...