Number of levels of adjudication

Electoral Act 1968, 121

Trial of election petitions

Thefollowing provisions shall apply with respect to the trail of electionpetitions –

 (d) the High Court may adjournthe trial from time to time and from place to place;

Constitution of Botswana 1966, Sections 106

Appeal to Court of Appeal

An appeal shalllie as of right to the Court of Appeal from any decision of the High Courtwhich involves the interpretation of this Constitution, other than a decisionof the High Court

under section69(1) of this Constitution:

Provided that noappeal shall lay from a determination of the High Court under this sectiondismissing an application on the ground that it is frivolous or vexatious.

Constitution of Botswana 1966, Section 69(1)  

Determination ofquestions as to membership of National Assembly

(1) The HighCourt shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any question whether—

(a) any personhas been validly elected as an Elected Member of the National Assembly or theseat of any such Member has become vacant;

(b) any personhas been validly elected as Speaker of the Assembly or, having been so elected,has vacated the office of Speaker.