Adeeb's detention extension appealed

An appeal case has been submitted regarding the extension of the detention period for Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.

Adeeb has been given 15 days of detention by Criminal Court.

His lawyer Hussain Shameem tweeted today, “VP High Court appeal submitted to criminal court today. We reiterate our stand on due process being followed.”

VP High Court appeal submitted to criminal court today. We reiterate our stand on due process being followed.

— Hussain Shameem (@HuShameem) 27 oktober 2015

Shameem said earlier that so far, police have not been able to link the explosion on the presidential speedboat to Adeeb.

The detention hearing was held via video conference between Criminal Court and Adeeb, who is held in Dhoonidhoo.

Shameem said this is not lawful, and the judge’s remarks during the hearing were unclear due to lagged video.

Criminal Court Spokesperson said that the detention hearing video conference was conducted as per existing policies.