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Criminal Law [2019] ZAWCHC 62

Abrahams v S (A131/18)

Abrahams v S (A131/18) [2019] ZAWCHC 62 (23 May 2019)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A131/18
Judges
Baartman, Thulare

Appeal against a life sentence for rape of an 11-year-old girl was dismissed. The court found no substantial and compelling circumstances to depart from the minimum sentence.

  • Rape Of Minor
  • Prescribed Minimum Sentences
  • Substantial And Compelling Circumstances
  • National Register For Sexual Offenders
  • Sentencing Discretion
  • Rape-of-minor
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