S v Bashala (CC 30 of 2018) [2022] NAHCMD 366 (26 July 2022)

S v Bashala (CC 30 of 2018) [2022] NAHCMD 366 (26 July 2022)

The accused was found guilty on counts 13, 14, and 15 because the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that she facilitated the illegal entry of migrants into Namibia for financial benefit, received payments, and made false promises of relocation, while her defence was a mere denial and not reasonably true.

Citation
[2022] NAHCMD 366
Parties
Prosecutor: The State; Accused: Abigail Bashala
Court
High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
26 July 2022
Case Number
CC 30 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Conviction on counts 13, 14, and 15; acquittal on counts 1, 2, and 3.
Legal Topics
Migrant Smuggling, Prevention of Organised Crime Act, Illegal Entry, Financial Benefit, Refugee Law
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Migrant Smuggling Prevention of Organised Crime Act Illegal Entry Financial Benefit Refugee Law

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Parties

The State

Prosecutor

Abigail Bashala

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused aided or abetted the smuggling of migrants into Namibia for financial or material benefit
  2. 2 Whether the accused received payments for facilitating illegal entry and relocation of migrants

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was found guilty on counts 13, 14, and 15 because the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that she facilitated the illegal entry of migrants into Namibia for financial benefit, received payments, and made false promises of relocation, while her defence was a mere denial and not reasonably true.

Court Disposition

Conviction on counts 13, 14, and 15; acquittal on counts 1, 2, and 3.

Orders

  • The accused is found guilty on offences charged in respect of counts 13, 14 and 15 respectively, and convicted accordingly.