The presiding judge in the Life Esidimeni Inquest, Monoa Teffo, has ruled that it remains the duty of the court to steer the proceedings in the right direction. LifeEsidimeni
The presiding judge in the Life Esidimeni Inquest, Monoa Teffo, has ruled that it remains the duty of the court to steerin the right direction. The judge argued counsel is empowered by law to pose questions to the witness while at the same time the judge may intervene when necessary.
Her counsel questioned the judge’s intervention in the proceedings during the cross-examination of a witness. They argued that it is not fair to their client.“When answering to the submission made by Dr. Manamela’s team, the court notes the following. If counsel who is allowed to cross-examine raises questions, which will not take the matter any further, the court is entitled to stop that line of questioning by reason that it is irrelevant.
Jacobus was responsible for overseeing NGO operations during the transfer of patients from Life Esidimeni facilities. 144 died of hunger and dehydration after they were transferred to unregistered NGOs.
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