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Criminal Law [2012] ZAKZPHC 38

Sayed and Another v Levitt NO and Another (AR101/2011, 5582/2010)

Sayed and Another v Levitt NO and Another (AR101/2011, 5582/2010) [2012] ZAKZPHC 38; 2012 (2) SACR 294 (KZP) (25 June 2012)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR101/2011, 5582/2010
Judges
Steyn, Nkosi

The High Court reviewed and set aside a criminal trial because the ad hoc interpreter was not properly sworn and her competency was not established.

  • Fair Trial Rights
  • Admissibility Of Evidence
  • Competency Of Interpreter
  • Review Of Unterminated Proceedings
  • Gross Irregularity
  • Constitutional Rights
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