Judge change in terror trial
Lawyers said it was against the criminal procedures law to hold hearings without stating the reason for a change in the presiding judge.
07 May 2018, 9:00 AM
The Criminal Court will notify defence lawyers about the reason for a judge change in the terrorism trial of Mohamed Nadheem, the son-in-law of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
Lawyers on Monday said it was against the criminal procedures law to hold hearings without stating the reason for a change in the presiding judge, local media reported.
Judge Hussain Shaheed previously presided over the trial, which is now overseen by Judge Ahmed Hailam. He announced that the next hearing would be held after explaining the switch.
Nadheem, Gayoom, Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, Justice Ali Hameed, former police commissioner Ahmed Areef and four lawmakers, including Gayoom’s son Faris, are on trial for terrorism.
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