Second alleged murder raises questions over bail system

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-10T15:14:50.000Z · World

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of bail risk assessments after a man previously arrested for allegedly murdering his girlfriend in 2024 was released on bail and later implicated in the murder of another woman at Mariental. Legal practitioner Samuel Shinedima says the justice system must balance the constitutional right to liberty with the public’s right to life and safety, particularly in serious cases involving allegations of murder. “The justice system must not lose sight of the fact that bail protects the liberty of the accused, but public safety protects the lives of everyone else,” he says. His comments

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