Synopsis:
Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act 33 of 2004 — section 15(1) — extra territorial jurisdiction — specified offence — South African courts have jurisdiction to try terrorist acts committed abroad, beyond the financing of terrorism
Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act 33 of 2004 — section 1(4) — exemption to the definition of terrorist activity — international humanitarian law — indiscriminate bombings violate international humanitarian law and do not qualify for exemption
Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 — section 317 — special entries — irregularities should be refused only when the application is in bad faith, frivolous or absurd, or because granting the application would amount to an abuse of court process
