By Peter John
Uncertainty continues to cloud the high-profile “Blood Parliament” case after the defence revealed that a decision on whether the four filmmakers will face formal charges is expected next week.
During Thursday’s session, Advocate Ian Mutiso told the court that investigators had received directions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and would provide clarity by Thursday, 27, November 2025.
Mutiso further asked the court to summon two police officers accused of giving false information in affidavits earlier filed in the matter.
He argued that the alleged perjury strikes at the heart of due process and risks undermining the integrity of the investigation.
The defence insisted that officers must be held accountable for any misleading statements placed on record.
Raising additional concerns, Mutiso urged the court to compel full disclosure of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) personnel involved in extracting data from the filmmakers’ electronic devices.
He said the defence feared that spyware or surveillance tools may have been installed during the process, posing a serious threat to the privacy of the accused and the fairness of the proceedings.
He emphasised that the defence would pursue full accountability, noting that transparency is essential in a case that has attracted intense public scrutiny.
The magistrate scheduled a mention for 27th November at 2:30 PM, when the court will review the material, consider the requests made by the defence, and issue any necessary summons.
The ruling is expected to determine the direction the case will take as the filmmakers await the ODPP’s final word.
