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Constitutional Law [2010] ZACC 4

Albutt v Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and Others (CCT 54/09)

Albutt v Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation and Others (CCT 54/09) [2010] ZACC 4; 2010 (3) SA 293 (CC) ; 2010 (2) SACR 101 (CC) ; 2010 (5) BCLR 391 (CC) (23 February 2010)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT 54/09
Judges
Ngcobo CJ, Moseneke DCJ, Cameron J, Froneman J, Khampepe J, Mogoeng J, Nkabinde J, Skweyiya J, Van der Westhuizen J

The Constitutional Court held that victims had to be heard in the special presidential pardon process for politically motivated offences.

  • Presidential Pardon
  • Victim Participation
  • Rule Of Law
  • Truth And Reconciliation
  • Administrative Action
  • Procedural Fairness
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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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