Regent fraud case continues in October
Thursday, September 22, 2016
The trial could not continue, as both the substantive prosecutor and the accused’s attorney were not present in court.
The court heard that the accused’s lawyer and the prosecution were not in agreement on the dates of the continuation of the trial, but regional magistrate Mokwadi Gabanagae decided to set the October date so that both parties could decide on the trial dates suitable to everyone.
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...