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Constitutional Law [1996] ZACC 16

Azanian Peoples Organization (AZAPO) and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (CCT17/96)

Azanian Peoples Organization (AZAPO) and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (CCT17/96) [1996] ZACC 16; 1996 (8) BCLR 1015; 1996 (4) SA 672 (25 July 1996)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT17/96
Judges
Mahomed DP, Chaskalson P, Ackermann, Kriegler, Langa, Madala, Mokgoro, O'Regan, Sachs, Didcott

The Court upheld section 20(7) of the Truth and Reconciliation Act, holding that the Constitution’s epilogue authorised amnesty extending to civil and criminal liability.

  • Amnesty
  • Truth And Reconciliation
  • Bill Of Rights Limitation
  • Civil Liability Of State
  • Reparation Mechanisms
  • Truth-and-reconciliation
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