Zimbabwean authorities apparently invented a secret rule to keep a Chinese suspect locked up indefinitely despite court orders. Quijun Yu sits inside Mutoko Remand Prison after paying $5,000 bail because officials claim a special security policy forbids releasing Chinese murder suspects. He filed urgent papers at the High Court demanding freedom after surrendering his passport and property deeds, only to remain behind bars.
Prison staff told him that release requires signatures from the State Security Minister and Immigration Director due to this alleged standing order. His lawyers dragged the Home Affairs Minister and Attorney General into the lawsuit to determine if this discriminatory mandate actually exists. They argue the system is punishing him as a convict while he is legally presumed innocent.
The legal team claims the Immigration Director went rogue, cancelling Yu's work permit without following proper channels just to ensure continued detention. Only the Home Affairs Minister holds the power to revoke permits, which makes that administrative move legally void according to the filing.
Yu asserts the government treats him differently from other foreign suspects who walk free after meeting bail conditions. The court will hear arguments soon on whether the state can selectively ignore judicial rulings based on nationality.
Prison staff told him that release requires signatures from the State Security Minister and Immigration Director due to this alleged standing order. His lawyers dragged the Home Affairs Minister and Attorney General into the lawsuit to determine if this discriminatory mandate actually exists. They argue the system is punishing him as a convict while he is legally presumed innocent.
The legal team claims the Immigration Director went rogue, cancelling Yu's work permit without following proper channels just to ensure continued detention. Only the Home Affairs Minister holds the power to revoke permits, which makes that administrative move legally void according to the filing.
Yu asserts the government treats him differently from other foreign suspects who walk free after meeting bail conditions. The court will hear arguments soon on whether the state can selectively ignore judicial rulings based on nationality.
