By GRACE CHAILE THE Court of Appeal has made a ruling, declaring that individuals whose properties have been forfeited to the state following a High Court judgement have the right to appeal against the decision. The ruling was made by Judge Kelvin Muzenga, who has emphasised that parties have an automatic right to appeal to the Court of Appeal when the High Court delivers a final judgement in its original jurisdiction. According to Section 81 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010, “A person aggrieved by a decision made under this Act, may appeal against such a decision” “From this provision, it is clear that any party aggrieved with a decision made under the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act has a right to appeal. It is thus up to that party to choose whether to appeal or not, No restrictions is placed on any party,” Judge Muzenga said. Justice […]
Citizens have the right to appeal against judgements – Judge Muzenga
