Executive manipulation of prison sentences : has the sentencing authority moved to the executive?

Authors :

Mihaalik, J

Journal Title :

South African Law Journal

Citation :

(1988) 105 SALJ 494

S.A. Cases Cited :

R v Shabalala 1929 TPD 440

S v Masala 1968 (3) SA 212 (A)

S.A. Legislation :

Prisons Act 8 of 1959

Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 s. 325

Subject :

Commissions of inquiry

Prison sentences

Prisons - Statistics

Punishment

Separation of powers

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