The new rules outline the thresholds that prosecutors must check to see if the potential case either passes the evidence test, the public interest test, or both. Under the first test, prosecutors will have to ascertain the strength of the evidence and only pursue cases with realistic prospects of conviction. Advertisement“The guidelines provide a basis and gauge against which the legitimacy of decisions taken can be measured,” said Mr Maraga. “It also must serve the public interest, ingrain fair administration of justice and avoid abuse of the legal process,” he said. Inspector General of police Hillary Mutyambai said the process of digitising police records was ongoing.

Source: Daily Nation July 29, 2020 06:11 UTC