S v Shaanika (1) (CRIMINAL 89 of 2011) [2011] NAHC 290 (30 September 2011)

S v Shaanika (1) (CRIMINAL 89 of 2011) [2011] NAHC 290 (30 September 2011)

The failure to allow the accused to cross-examine the complainant is a serious irregularity, and the proceedings must be remitted to allow cross-examination before finalization.

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Citation
[2011] NAHC 290
Parties
Prosecution: The State; Accused: Shiyabonga Shaanika
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
30 September 2011
Case Number
CRIMINAL 89 of 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Special Review
Outcome
Proceedings remitted to trial magistrate for recall of complainant for cross-examination.
Legal Topics
Assault With Intent to Do Grievous Bodily Harm, Right to Cross Examination, Trial Irregularity
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Assault With Intent to Do Grievous Bodily Harm Right to Cross Examination Trial Irregularity

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Parties

The State

Prosecution

Shiyabonga Shaanika

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Special Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to allow the accused to cross-examine the complainant amounts to a serious irregularity justifying quashing of proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The failure to allow the accused to cross-examine the complainant is a serious irregularity, and the proceedings must be remitted to allow cross-examination before finalization.

Court Disposition

Proceedings remitted to trial magistrate for recall of complainant for cross-examination.

Orders

  • The matter is remitted back to the trial magistrate to recall the complainant to be cross-examined by the accused.