SA Politics Thread Part 11: The GNU Normal

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TheChamp said:
Being illegally in the country is a crime, so looks like we have a nice stalemate.

Let's see the government do it's job, we are happy to be arrested alongside the illegal immigrants, if that is what it will take to reclaim our land.

Kukithi la, asinamahloni futhi ngalokho.
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No Stalemate. Clinic can call the cops , but they will still have to provide treatment
Doesnt escuse your criminal tendencies
 
TheChamp said:
Being illegally in the country is a crime, so looks like we have a nice stalemate.

Let's see the government do it's job, we are happy to be arrested alongside the illegal immigrants, if that is what it will take to reclaim our land.

Kukithi la, asinamahloni futhi ngalokho.
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Your land.. Are you sure you studio isn't blackholing at this point Champy. You're devolving almost as much as you did after the elections when squirrel cost the NewNP the elections.
 
TheChamp said:
We are happy to wait until they've had their treatment before they are bundled into the back of the van, we are not monsters.
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Why are you not asking the clinic staff why they aren't doing their legal duty and informing the police?
 
TheChamp said:
It's obviously not okay to do that but how is it potentially compromising the case?
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In many jurisdictions, including South Africa, the identity of a suspect is generally not revealed to the public before they have appeared in court and pleaded to the charge. This practice is often rooted in legal provisions designed to protect the rights of the accused, potential witnesses, and victims, particularly in sexual offense cases. Revealing a suspect's name before they have had a chance to plead can potentially prejudice the case, and unfairly damage their reputation.



Here's a more detailed explanation:
  • Legal Protections:
    The law often stipulates that the identity of an accused person should not be published before they appear in court and plead. This is to prevent prejudice to the accused, protect potential witnesses, and ensure a fair trial.

  • South African Context:
    In South Africa, the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977 outlines these protections. Specifically, Section 154(2)(b) of the Act addresses the prohibition of publishing a suspect's name before their appearance and plea.


  • Rationale:
    The rationale behind this practice includes:
    • Complainant Protection: Shielding the complainant's identity, especially in sensitive cases like sexual offenses, is crucial.
  • Minor Protection: Protecting the identity of minors involved in the case.

  • Fair Trial: Ensuring the accused receives a fair trial by preventing pre-trial publicity that could influence public opinion or impact witness testimony.
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Because it could botch a fair trial, and result in the defendant being able to call prejudice and walk?
 
It's a story that her naming the accused can compromise the case, we have social media now and the names of accused people are leaked all the time, as long as it's not a member of the prosecution team doing that, nothing will impact the case.
 
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