Basic Guide to Criminal Procedure: A Rights-Based Approach, A

Product Details:
Author(s):
Ally, D ,
Mokoena, MT and
Khangala, TK
Year Published:
2022
Edition
2nd
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
This updated Basic Guide to Criminal Procedure explains the law of criminal procedure in understandable language and with reference to the rights in the Constitution of South Africa. Useful discussions of relevant cases are included throughout the book. The important forms used in criminal procedure are also provided as annexures at the back of the book.
This book is a valuable resource for paralegals, police officers, traffic officials and other law enforcement officers who deal with criminal procedure every day and who must understand and implement the law.
Content
Chapter 1: Basic concepts in criminal procedure
Chapter 2: Main role players in the criminal justice system
Chapter 3: The South African criminal courts
Chapter 4: Pre-trial rights and their limitation under the Constitution
Chapter 5: Pre-trial rights and the powers and duties of the police
Chapter 6: Pre-trial detention, the rights of juvenile accused persons, and the duties of the police
Chapter 7: Pre-trial release of accused persons
Chapter 8: The plea phase
Chapter 9: The trial phase
Chapter 10: The sentencing phase
Chapter 11: Appeal, review and parole
Interest / Benefit to
Criminal Law students, paralegals, Technical College students and lecturers of criminal procedure