Chaskalson P Case Summary

Four counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of robbery with aggravating circumstances.

Death penalty on each count of murder.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.

<p>Section 277(1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 51 of 1977.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accused should receive the heaviest sentence permissible by law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict with the provisions of sections 9 and 11(2) of the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The constitutionality of section 277(1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act and the implications of section 241(8) of the Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, there was no formal reference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The trial was concluded before the 1993 Constitution came into force.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because evidence that might be relevant to the issue of constitutionality of the death sentence would not have been led during the trial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No, apart from public opinion issues, counsel could not point to specific material not already presented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Court decided that no good purpose would be served by referring the case back and that they should deal with the matter based on the information and arguments already presented.</p> Signup and view all the answers