Rodrigues v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others (1186/2019) [2021] ZASCA 87

25th June 2021

Rodrigues v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others (1186/2019) [2021] ZASCA 87

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Right to a fair trial – s 35(3)(d) of the Constitution – whether a lengthy delay in commencing criminal prosecution of charges, including murder, allegedly caused by political interference caused the appellant trial-related prejudice justifying a permanent stay of prosecution.