Browsing: Police liability

A disabled child is unlawfully arrested and detained as an adult for nearly three months as the Supreme Court of Appeal finds systemic failures across the justice system.

A man acquitted of murder has lost his R17 million damages claim after the Western Cape High Court ruled that police and prosecutors acted on reasonable grounds.

The North West High Court ruled that Thabiso Tlhone’s unlawful arrest and detention was based on hearsay and guesswork, holding the Minister of Police liable for damages.