Code of Conduct Tribunal Practice Direction, 2017

1.

The objectives of this Practice Direction are to -

(a) establish a system of case management that will provide for a fair, speedy and impartial administration of justice;

(b) ensure that at trials the parties focus on matters which are genuinely in issue and avoid objections aimed at delaying fair trial;

(c) ensure that cases are fully ready for trial before trial dates are appointed;

(d) minimise undue adjournments and delays;

(e) ensure that trials are not delayed by the hearing and determination of interlocutory applications; and

(f) ensure transparent and fair sentencing of convicted persons.

1.

This Practice Direction shall apply to all cases filed before the Tribunal and all interlocutory applications that may arise in the determination of a case before the Tribunal.

1.

The Prosecution shall not make an application to prefer a charge unless it is accompanied by an affidavit stating that-

(a) all investigations into the matter had been concluded and it is in the public interest to charge the defendant;

(b) all witnesses are available and ready to testify whenever so called upon in the course of trial and that the Prosecution is ready to commence trial and see it through to a logical conclusion; and

(c) the address for service of the defendant is valid, traceable, and verifiable.

2.

The application shall be accompanied by four copies of the charge along with summary of the evidence, the proof of evidence, consisting of: