This text provides a section-by-section commentary on the Criminal Procedure Act. It is the most comprehensive and widely cited text on criminal procedure available. Regularly updated to reflect latest developments, it includes extensive analysis of all aspects of criminal procedure by the foremost experts. The three volumes include various related materials indispensable for the practice of criminal procedure.

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• Extensive commentary covering the changes brought about by the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 in pre-trial, trial and post-trial matters, as well as inserts on the age determination and sentencing of children
• Appendices
• Commentary on International and Transnational Criminal Procedure covering among others, extradition procedures and the SADC protocol on International Co-operation in Criminal Matters
• The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Regulations which includes regulations on HIV testing

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