The Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, despite the Attorney-General's Department informing the court that the record of appeal was incomplete. The AG's Department had told the court that none of the prosecution's trial exhibits formed part of the record of appeal.
AG Raised Concerns Before Acquittal
Before the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, the Attorney-General's Department had informed the court that the record of appeal was incomplete. The AG's Department had told the court that none of the prosecution's trial exhibits formed part of the record of appeal.
The Attorney-General argued that despite the omission, the State proceeded with its written submissions by relying on prosecution notes. This was because the State only became aware of the appeal proceedings after the Court of Appeal had already directed the parties to file their written submissions.
Incomplete Record Leaves Questions Unanswered
According to the State, the only documents contained in the record were some of those that had been disclosed to the defence before the commencement of the trial. The Attorney-General argued that all the exhibits tendered during the trial were absent from the appeal record while only some disclosure documents had been included.
The State had drawn the court's attention to the incomplete record, maintaining that it was not possible to rely on the prosecution notes alone. However, the Court of Appeal still acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe, overturning her conviction by the High Court.
AG to Appeal Decision to Supreme Court
On Thursday, however, the Court of Appeal acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe. Following the ruling, the Attorney-General indicated that it would appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. The AG's Department had maintained that the incomplete record of appeal was a significant issue that needed to be addressed.
The AG's decision to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court raises questions about the completeness of the record of appeal. The Supreme Court will now have to consider the incomplete record of appeal and the implications it may have on the case.
The Attorney-General's Department had raised concerns about the completeness of the record of appeal before the Court of Appeal's decision. However, the Court of Appeal still acquitted and discharged Sedina Tamakloe. The AG's decision to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court highlights the importance of ensuring that all relevant documents are included in the record of appeal.
The Supreme Court will now have to consider the case and determine whether the incomplete record of appeal was a significant issue that affected the outcome of the case. The AG's decision to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court raises questions about the completeness of the record of appeal and the implications it may have on the case.
Source: Joy Online
