S v Makwanyane (CCT3/94) - Legal Case Quiz
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The case S v Makwanyane and Another deals with:

  • Right to a fair trial and the death penalty (correct)
  • Taxation regulations
  • Child custody rights
  • Environmental protection laws

    • What was the outcome of the S v Makwanyane and Another case?

  • The death penalty was abolished (correct)
  • The case emphasized property rights
  • The death penalty was deemed constitutional
  • The case resulted in stricter environmental regulations

    • Which legal principle was central to the S v Makwanyane and Another case?

  • Separation of powers
  • Habeas corpus
  • Cruel and unusual punishment (correct)
  • Double jeopardy

    • In S v Makwanyane and Another, what was the Constitutional Court concerned with?

    <p>Judicial review of legislation affecting fundamental rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significance did S v Makwanyane and Another have in South African legal history?

    <p>It was a landmark decision against the death penalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

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