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toubab1020
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 Posted - 22 Mar 2011 : 16:17:39
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"The trial magistrate in response told the defence counsel that he would take up the issue with the prosecutor, if he comes to court on the next adjournment date."
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/state-counsel-absence-retards-moses-richards-case
What !!!
How on earth can a magistrate who is tasked with administration of justice in his court make such a statement ? this really shouts out that the Gambian executive is in charge ,in a fair system if the prosecution fails to turn up without reasonable excuse or due notice being given to the court, the defendant stands an excellent chance of being discharged through lack of prosecution.Not here obviously. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 26 Mar 2011 : 21:38:52
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Hearing on 28th March.
Newspaper Reports probably on:
29th March |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 26 Mar 2011 21:40:02 |
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kobo
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Posted - 30 Mar 2011 : 21:39:23
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UPDATE FROM FOROYAA NATIONAL NEWS- Richards Case AdjournedUNDER http://www.foroyaa.gm/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6499
"The trial Magistrate upheld the application of the defence counsel on the grounds that the matter was adjourned at the last adjourned date at the instance of the state. The case is adjourned to Wednesday 30th March for cross examination."
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toubab1020
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Posted - 31 Mar 2011 : 00:10:42
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Ah well....its due to drag on into April.....
thanks. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
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toubab1020
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Posted - 05 Apr 2011 : 13:35:52
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| Thanks KOBO for being the Indexing Master,I have a feeling that the court, prosecution,lawyers and administration really wish that this farcical case would disappear forever,but hey it is vital for someone that they shouldn't lose face.I wish that my favorite Gambian is able to continue his role in the legal profession without hinderence,but with all these delays it is evident that instructions for that to happen have not been given. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
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toubab1020
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Posted - 15 Apr 2011 : 15:56:43
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They really want this to go away  ,but hey..........legal stuff takes for ages anyway everywhere  see how long they adjourn it for on the 19th then. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Apr 2011 : 14:43:22
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This from the point gives the name of the magistrate on this occasion,something that the Daily News report failed to do,I am quite surprised at,I had assumed that the Daily News understood that this is more than just an ordinary court hearing.
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/moses-richards-trial-continues
A little more here;
http://dailynews.gm/africa/gambia/article/justice-rushed-is-justice-denied
But:"When the defense said he was ready to lay better foundation, the magistrate also said he will adjourn the case, stating that he was not happy about how the case was proceeding.
Gaye, however told the court that the said document was given to him in court by the state counsel in front of the magistrate on the last adjourned date but the magistrate insisted that he has the discretion to adjourn any case he wishes."
Trial resumes April 19. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 16 Apr 2011 14:48:28 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 08 May 2011 : 11:56:56
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| Has everybody decided that enough is enough and if no one mentions it it will all go away ? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Momodou
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Posted - 08 May 2011 : 12:25:55
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Court Adjourns RICHARDS’ CASE
By Mamadou Dem
29-04-11
The case of barrister Moses B Johnson Richards who is charged with giving false information and sedition on Thursday 28th April failed to proceed before acting Principal Magistrate, Alagbe Taiwo Ade, of the Banjul Magistrates’ Court.
The case did not proceed because no one represented the state. The trial magistrate showed the defence a letter which was sent by state counsel Simeon Abi asking for an adjournment. Senior counsel Antuman Gaye who is defending the accused did not object to the state’s application for an adjournment.
The matter was then adjourned to Monday 9th April at 3pm for continuation of cross examination by the state.
Source: Foroyaa |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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