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Police must exercise discretion before making arrests to avoid liability for unlawful detention

By Kennedy MudzuliFebruary 24, 20264 Mins Read

Two High Courts have ruled that arrest under Section 40 is discretionary, not automatic, awarding over R2 million in unlawful arrest and detention damages in rape cases.

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