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The case of Syce and Another v Minister of Police (1119/2022) [2024] ZASCA 30,1 involves important legal principles about unlawful detention in South Africa. Unlawful detention violates a person’s right to personal freedom, a right protected by the South African Constitution. This essay will discuss the law regarding unlawful detention under Section 59 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (CPA), as amended, and explain how courts decide on damages for such violations.
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