COURT OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC FOR THE DISTRICT OF GOVERNMENT ISLAND
[2101.OC] BELSCHAFT V. MINISTER OF CULTURE, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, CABINET, ET AL.
SUBMISSION 01 MAY 2021 | PROBABLE CAUSE 02 MAY 2021

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Whereas this Court has been asked to exercise the judicial power vested in it by the Government Island Judiciary Act, it is resolved as follows:

FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE
This case is found to have probable cause and shall be duly considered under all designations assigned by document 2101.OC.NR.

INDICTMENT
Prarie, Minister of Culture; Roavin, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sandaoguo, Prime Minister; Vietnam, Minister of Engagement; Islas, Minister of Media; and Witchcraft & Sorcery, Minister of Defence; are indicted on the charges of Corruption, Bribery and Organised Crime and are invited to present a defence no later than 3 calendar days following the publication of this document, either on their own or through an attorney of their choosing.

SUBMISSION OF BRIEFS AMICUS CURIAE
Interested parties may submit briefs amicus curiae to argue their views on the whole or a part of this case no later than 2 calendar days following the publication of this document, and shall thereafter be liable to answer any questions that the Court may have in relation to their brief.

SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS FOR RECUSAL
Interested parties may request the recusal of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice no later than 1 calendar day following the publication of this document. Any such request should provide clear reasons to support the requested recusal and explain the possible negative impact of a failure to recuse.

RETENTION OF RIGHTS
The Court retains the right to consult with, and request further testimony and evidence from, government institutions and other third parties as necessary to adequately exercise its sole right to issue an opinion on this case.

It is so ordered.