CHILDREN’S EVIDENCE IN SEXUAL CASES IN THE CONTEXT OF S v QN 2012 (1) SACR 380 (KZP)

Authors

  • W Banoobhai
  • N Whitear-Nel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/obiter.v34i2.12044

Keywords:

child witness, non-production of DNA evidence

Abstract

This case note considers a number of issues in the context of the case of S v QN (2012 (1) SACR 380 (KZP)). These are: the competence of a child
witness, the admonishment of a child witness, the evaluation of evidence given by a child witness, the non-production of DNA evidence, and the
procedures followed regarding the use of an intermediary in terms of section 170A of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977.

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Published

19-08-2021

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Cases

License

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How to Cite

CHILDREN’S EVIDENCE IN SEXUAL CASES IN THE CONTEXT OF S v QN 2012 (1) SACR 380 (KZP). (2021). Obiter, 34(2). https://doi.org/10.17159/obiter.v34i2.12044