Trials put at risk by pathologist's resignation

SEVERAL serious crime investigations could be adversely affected by the decision of deputy state pathologist, Dr Khalid Jaber, to resign.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Justice has insisted Dr Jaber’s resignation will not prevent the prosecution of criminal cases where medical examinations have been carried out by him in his capacity as deputy State pathologist, saying he can still be called as a witness for the prosecution.

However, Dr Jaber said that, after being locked out of his office, he no longer has access to his case files, at least six of which have yet to be fully completed.