The Use of Force in Affecting Arrest in South Africa and the 2010 Bill: A Step in the Right Direction?
In South Africa the use of force in effecting arrest is statutorily governed by section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. The inception of the Constitution brought about a dramatic change in South African law in this regard. During 2001 and 2002 the two highest courts in the country had t...
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North-West University
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.nwu.ac.za/export/sites/default/nwu/p-per/issuepages/2011volume14no1/2011x14x1TharienvdWaltART.pdf |