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The Exclusion of Evidence Obtained by Entrapment: an Update

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: This article provides an update on the exclusion of evidence obtained as a result of entrapment. The exclusion of such evidence in terms of section 252A of the Criminal Procedure Act, section 35(5) of the Constitution of the RSA Act, and in terms of the common law, are examined. Two recent Supreme Court of Appeal cases – S v Kotze and S v Zurich – are specifically discussed.

Source: Obiter

DOI: 10.17159/obiter.v32i3.12237

Authors: Darren Subramanien, Nicci Whitear-Nel

Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Law and Evidence

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $195