Prosecutor General’s removal draws criticism over ‘due process violations’

Nikhil Narayan from the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) told the The Maldives Independent that the “arbitrary removal” of PG Muhthaz Muhsin is the latest instance in a series of events deepening a crisis of rule of law in the Maldives.

Majlis removes Prosecutor General at midnight vote

The ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives dominated People’s Majlis has removed Prosecutor General Muhthaz Muhsin in an abrupt vote at midnight.

Prosecutor general out of the country on unannounced trip

The PG has been absent at office since Sunday, while other credible sources say he is out of the country on a personal and unannounced trip. It comes amidst heightened tension in the wake of a blast on the president’s speedboat on September 28, which the government was an attempt to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen.

High Court undecided on accepting PG’s appeal of Nasheed’s conviction

The High Court has yet to decide whether to accept the prosecutor general’s (PG) appeal of former President Mohamed Nasheed’s conviction on terrorism charges. The appeal was filed on August 12.

Chief judge questions charges against suspects accused of assaulting policeman

The chief judge repeated his criticism of the PG office’s decision to charge 11 out of 13 suspects with assault using a dangerous weapon despite evidence showing the accused beating a policeman with their hands and feet.

Prosecutor general in spat with criminal court chief judge

Prosecutor General Muhthaz Muhsin slammed criminal court chief judge Abdulla Mohamed today for questioning the validity of charges filed against several suspects accused of assaulting a police officer during a mass anti-government protest on May 1.

Nasheed calls on prosecutor general to appeal terror charges

Legal status of penal code thrown into doubt

Prosecutor general questions timing of MMPRC audit report release

Prosecutor General’s Office drops charges against CNM journalist Haseen

MDP calls on PG to drop charges against CNM journalist Haseen

MDP condemns release of suspects in Alhan stabbing

PG announces policy for not prosecuting first time offenders

Police commissioner discusses expediting cases with prosecutor general