Belief in witchcraft as a mitigating factor in sentencing

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Abstract

Comments on the use of the belief in witchcraft as a mitigating factor in sentencing, with reference to both the law and practice in South Africa and R. v Hunye (Andrew) (CA).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-7
Number of pages3
JournalGreens Criminal Law Bulletin
Issue number181
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Aggravating factors
  • Attempts
  • Belief
  • Mitigation
  • Murder
  • South Africa
  • Undue leniency

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