S v Niemand

dc.date.accessioned	2017-04-08T16:59:49Z
dc.date.available	2017-04-08T16:59:49Z
dc.date.created	2004-01-21	en
dc.identifier.citation	[2001] ZACC 11
dc.identifier.citation	2002 (1) SA 21 (CC)
dc.identifier.citation	2002 (3) BCLR 219 (CC)
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12144/2118
dc.title	S v Niemand	en
dc.title.alternative	CCT28/00	en
dc.identifier.casenumber	CCT28/00	en
dc.date.hearing	22 February 2001
dc.contributor.judge	Madala J
dc.date.judgment	8 October 2001
dc.link.judgment	http://collections.concourt.org.za/bitstream/handle/20.500.12144/2118/Full%20judgment%20%28231%20Kb%29-1044.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
dc.concourt.synopsis	Appeal concerning constitutional validity of indeterminate sentence imposed on habitual criminals in terms of section 286 of the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 read with section 65(4)(b)(iv) of the Correctional Services Act of 1959. Such treatment or punishment alleged to be cruel, inhuman and degrading. The Court declared section 65(4)(b)(iv) of the Correctional Services Act read with section 286 of the Criminal Procedure Act to be inconsistent with the Constitution. Madala J wrote for unanimous Court.
dc.concourt.casehistory	Application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal failed. Application to Constitutional Court on the issue of Constitutionality of s 286 the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and s 65(4)(b)(iv) of the Correctional Services Act 8 of 1959.

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