Plea of Autrefois Acquit following failure of judge to call witness in terms of section 186 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 - Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal v Mtsweni [2007] 1 All SA 531 (SCA)

De Villiers, Wium P.2008-12-152008-12-152008-02De Villiers, WP 2008, 'Plea of Autrefois Acquit following failure of judge to call witness in terms of section 186 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 - Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal v Mtsweni [2007] 1 All SA 531 (SCA)', Journal of Contemporary Roman Dutch Law/Tydskrif Vir Hedendaagse Romeins-Hollandse Reg, vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 136-141. [www.lexisnexis.co.za]1682-4490http://hdl.handle.net/2263/8417The author critically discusses the trial and decision in the case: Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal v Mtsweni [2007] 1 All SA 531 (SCA). He gives reasons why he rejects the Supreme Court of Appeal's finding.enLexisNexisAutrefois acquitCriminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977Criminal trialsProcedure (Law)-- South AfricaActions and defenses -- Trials litigation -- South AfricaPlea of Autrefois Acquit following failure of judge to call witness in terms of section 186 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 - Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal v Mtsweni [2007] 1 All SA 531 (SCA)Article