Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has said yesterday that statistics show that cases that are prolonged over a period of three or more years are hard to prove in court.
He made this comments in a press conference held on Tuesday regarding the the May 6 terror attack on Parliament Speaker and former President Mohamed Nasheed.
Shameem rejected claims that some court cases were delayed due to certain outside influences, but said the delays presented difficulties for the PG's office as well.
"The more delays there are, the harder it is to prove a case. Memories also fade with time. Other different challenges will also come up," Shameem said, expressing concerns over delays in court hearings on the May 6 attack.
"Some people become reluctant to appear as witnesses. When we ask them to come give statements four or five years after the incident, it really will not be easy for them," he said.
Shameem said that records show the PG Office has a higher rate of success in winning cases that have been closed within a window of three years.
Shameem further noted that one of the main causes of delays in holding court hearings is due to space constraints being faced by the Criminal Court.
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