Malawi seeks to limit adjournments of bail hearings
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Thereporter
The Malawian government proposes limiting adjournments of bail hearings to 14 days, unless the accused agrees or there is a reasonable ground. The bill also sets maximum remand periods of 30 days for those not in custody and 15 days for those in custody, according to parliamentary documents.
The Malawian government wants to limit adjournments of bail hearings to 14 days, unless the accused consents or the court establishes reasonable grounds for extending the period. The amendments to the Bail Bill 2024 are due to be considered by the National Assembly on Monday 19 October, Thereporter reports.
The bill also proposes limits on remand periods linked to adjournments: 30 days for people not already in detention and 15 days for those who are. The amendments will be presented by Richard Ramoeletsi, Malawi’s Minister of Law and Justice, according to Thereporter.
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