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Criminal Law [2007] ZAGPHC 204

S v Thobela (258/07)

S v Thobela (258/07) [2007] ZAGPHC 204; 2008 (1) SACR 605 (W) (11 September 2007)

Court
High Courts - Gauteng
Case number
258/07
Judges
Moshidi, Goldstein

The High Court set aside a part-heard assault trial and acquitted the accused because long, unexplained delays violated his right to a fair, speedy trial.

  • Unreasonable Delay
  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Magistrate Unavailability
  • Acquittal Due To Delay
  • Section 275 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Unreasonable-delay
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