The trial of suspended Chief Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe
has been put to a halt by High Court judge, Justice Edith Mushore, pending
determination on his challenge against being tried by his subordinates.
Appearing in court yesterday, Guvamombe’s lawyer, Jonathan
Samukange had been arguing that it is not proper that the suspended chief
magistrate can be tried by any magistrate as they are his subordinates and
interested parties.
Samukange also argued that Guvamombe is the only chief
magistrate in Zimbabwe who cannot be tried by his juniors according to the law
in the country and internationally.
Effectively this means that Guvamombe’s trial for criminal
abuse of office has been halted until the outcome of his challenge against
being tried by his subordinates.
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