South Africa Case Law

S v Booi and Another (CC 180/2003)

S v Booi and Another (CC 180/2003) [2004] ZANWHC 35; 2005 (1) SACR 599 (B) (30 November 2004)

Court

North West High Court, Mafikeng

Case number

CC 180/2003

Judge

MTR Mogoeng

The court set aside rape convictions because intermediaries were not properly appointed or sworn, and the trial court failed to assess whether child witnesses needed intermediary protection.

• Use Of Intermediaries
• Fair Trial Rights
• Criminal Procedure Act Section 170a
• Oath And Affirmation Requirements
• Child Witnesses
• Setting Aside Convictions