By Jane Mlambo| Following the extension of the national lockdown by a further 14 days, the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has also moved the dates for courts operation to the 11th of May.

In its practice direction number two, the JSC set remand dates from the 4th of May going forward but with the latest government decision the dates have been pushed further next week Monday (11th of May.)

“All courts shall become operational with effect from 11 May 2020.

“Accused persons automatically remanded to dates between 4 May 2020 and 8 May 2020 under practice direction 2 of 2020, will be remanded by the courts to dates after 11 May 2020,” said Chief Justice Luke Malaba.

He further noted that members of the public without business at court will not be allowed inside during the the current period.

Malaba also said litigants who are required to attend Court in a Province or District other than where they are normally resident will have to obtain the necessary letters of clearance at the nearest police station.