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It never rains but pours for Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe as she has been thrown behind bars for two weeks while her mental state is examined.
Harare magistrate Bianca Makwande committed her to the institution saying the court wanted to seek expert advice.
She said the testimony of her doctor could not be clear and she could not be neutral and that the court is not an expert on mental issues thus requires expert advice to ascertain if the diagnosis was correct.
“Accused person has to be examined by neutral doctors. She has to be examined by two doctors who must each give independent reports.”
Makwande ruled that the court should exercise its jurisdiction judiciously and feels that section 26 should be invoked.
“She is to be placed under the care of the Superintendent of Harare Remand prison for two weeks effective today,” she said. Nhau/Indaba
