7 Oct 1993
ATTORNEY GENERAL v. NGO THI NGUNG
- Citation
- ATTORNEY GENERAL v. NGO THI NGUNG
- Court
- Court of First Instance
- Case number
- HCMP3313/1993
The judge held that the discretionary power under section 32(4)(b) may be exercised to detain non‑accused witnesses for a reasonable and limited period when necessary to secure their attendance at an important criminal trial; on the facts the public interest in the administration of justice and a realistic prospect that the witnesses would give evidence within 12 weeks justified detention for up to 21 days from 8 October 1993.