Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Prosecution — Authority to Prosecute State Offences — Attorney-General of State

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that State High Courts have jurisdiction to try armed robbery cases, and State Ministry of Justice officials are qualified to prosecute such offences. The principle applies where the offence is a State offence. It ensures that State prosecutorial authorities can handle armed…

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