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Criminal Law [2008] ZAWCHC 222

Hendricks v S (A711/2007)

Hendricks v S (A711/2007) [2008] ZAWCHC 222 (21 July 2008)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A711/2007
Judges
Van Reenen, Motala, Ndita

The court reduced sentence for murder and rape, finding the trial court failed to properly apply section 28 of the Constitution to a youth offender.

  • Sentencing Of Youth Offenders
  • Article 28 Constitution
  • Proportionality In Sentencing
  • Rape
  • Murder
  • Indecent Assault
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