Josias Moyo v Mark Dzira and National Prosecuting Authority

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the applicant has established a prima facie right to a fair trial that warrants halting ongoing criminal proceedings","issue_type":"constitutional","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Calling of bank official not on witness list, refusal of discharge application"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether there is a well-grounded apprehension of irreparable harm if proceedings are not stayed","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Trial at defence stage, applicant faces possible conviction and loss of liberty"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the balance of convenience favours granting the interdict","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Trial almost complete, judicial officer should be allowed to complete proceedings"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether there is absence of any other satisfactory remedy","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Right of appeal or review available after trial conclusion"}

Background