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Criminal Law [2024] ZAKZPHC 92

Mchunu and Another v S (AR39/2022)

Mchunu and Another v S (AR39/2022) [2024] ZAKZPHC 92; 2025 (1) SACR 257 (KZP) (11 October 2024)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
AR39/2022
Judges
Steyn, Vahed, Singh

The High Court set aside two murder and robbery convictions after finding the appellants’ confessions were inadmissible and the trial court failed to assess the evidence properly.

  • Admissibility Of Confessions
  • Trial Within A Trial
  • Constitutional Rights Of Accused
  • Section 217 Criminal Procedure Act
  • Fruit Of The Poisoned Tree
  • Minimum Sentences
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