The Judicial Services Commission has confirmed that the tribunal to investigate suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, will convene next month to hear the case.
In a statement, the Commission announced that the suspended DPP has been notified of the hearing date, scheduled for August 19 to 30, with the tribunal’s report to be submitted to the Office of the President on or before September 23.
Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo stated that the tribunal began its work in February 2024 and has already conducted several pre-hearing meetings with Pryde’s legal representatives.
Justice Temo also mentioned that the JSC has referred an additional complaint against the suspended DPP, alleging unlawful payment of benefits totaling $288,999.13.
“The JSC has recommended, and the President has agreed, that the DPP’s salary be suspended pending the tribunal’s findings,” said Justice Temo.
He further noted that the suspended DPP had been informed of these actions. While the JSC respects press freedom in covering the matter, it has refrained from commenting further as the issue is sub judice before the Presidential tribunal, Justice Temo added.