RULLING PRARYER

The court granted the recall of PW3 for further cross-examination as new facts regarding his accreditation are material to the legality of evidence and essential for a just decision.

Citation: RULLING PRARYER
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Epiphany John Kawishe
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 30 June 2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal Session Case / Interlocutory Ruling During Trial
Outcome: Prayer granted
Legal Topics: Manslaughter, Recall of Witness, Postmortem Accreditation, Evidence Procedure
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Manslaughter Recall of Witness Postmortem Accreditation Evidence Procedure

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Epiphany John Kawishe

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Session Case / Interlocutory Ruling During Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether PW3 should be recalled for further cross-examination regarding his accreditation to conduct postmortem

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted the recall of PW3 for further cross-examination as new facts regarding his accreditation are material to the legality of evidence and essential for a just decision.

Court Disposition

Prayer granted

Orders

PW3, Dr Ngozi Francis Festo, to appear for further cross-examination regarding his qualification