10.     Endorsement of subpoena

            (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 3 a magistrate shall not endorse a subpoena in pursuance of that section unless the Minister has by order under his hand signified his acceptance of that subpoena for service in Botswana.

            (2) The Minister shall not make any such order if it appears to him that the subpoena has been issued in connection with criminal proceedings of a political character or in which the witness is an accused person, or if he considers for any other reason that it is unreasonable or inexpedient to do so.

11.     Regulations

            The President may, by statutory instrument, make regulations prescribing such amount as he may consider necessary for the payment of any service of process or any expenses incurred by any person subpoenaed to appear before any court whether in Botswana or in a neighbouring country.