NPF case resumes as lockdown eases
Friday, May 22, 2020
The case returned to court Friday last week with only the lawyers present due to travel restrictions imposed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
The P250 million money laundering case will be in court again next Friday for a status hearing to allow the lawyers of the accused persons to confirm a suitable date for the parties.
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...