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Criminal Law [2018] ZAKZPHC 24

Siwela v S (AR509/2017)

Siwela v S (AR509/2017) [2018] ZAKZPHC 24 (20 June 2018)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR509/2017
Judges
Madondo, Sishi

The High Court upheld an appeal and set aside a murder conviction and sentence because the regional magistrate failed to sit with assessors as required by section 93 ter.

  • Murder Trial
  • Magistrates Courts Act Section 93 Ter
  • Irregularity In Proceedings
  • Proper Constitution Of Court
  • Criminal-appeal
  • Murder-trial
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