Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:40:07 +0000 …. UPND leader denies disobedience and insulting cops By CHARLES MUSONDA LUSAKA Magistrate Greenwell Malumani yesterday refused to quash the treason charge slapped on Hakainde Hichilema and five others. And all the six accused persons yesterday pleaded not guilty to the charge of disobeying lawful orders while Hichilema separately denied insulting police officers on duty. This was after Mr. Malumani ordered that the two charges be separated from the treason charge as the three offences were not premised on same facts. When the matter came up for ruling yesterday, Magistrate Malumani said: “The motion to quash the charge is declined as the power to determine validity of the treason charge is repository in the trial court (High Court). I am inclined to allow the prosecution to proceed with the substitution in the interest of justice.” The six are now charged with treason contrary to section 43 […]
