Adjudication of a mero motu referral to the Constitutional Court by the High Court, regarding the constitutionality of s 309(4)(a) read with s 305 of Act 51 of 1977, the sections held to be unconstitutional.
Synopsis:
Limitation of a prisoner's right to prosecute an appeal in person by s 309(4) and s 305 of the Criminal Procedure Act. Maj: Didcott J (unanimous).