Verdict in airport protest delayed for a second time
The Criminal Court has delayed for the second time a verdict against some 15 opposition supporters of charged with protesting in March at the restricted Malé international airport.
06 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
The Criminal Court has delayed for the second time a verdict against some 15 opposition supporters of charged with protesting in March at the restricted Malé international airport.
A verdict was first expected on June 14, but was rescheduled for today, August 6. The accused were summoned to the Criminal Court yesterday and told the verdict will be issued on September 7.
Lawyer Nazim Sattar said the court had not provided a reason for the delay.
A source familiar with the case told Maldives Independent that judges may be taking time to consider if the new penal code that came into effect on July 16 provides for leniency in issuing a sentence.
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