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1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Definitions of key concepts: ................................................................................................................. 3
3. determining the appropriate offence based on the facts presented before me. ................................ 3
4. Factors that are considered when deciding appropriate sentence (Traditional Triad). ...................... 4
4.1 The gravity of the offence .................................................................................................................. 4
4.2 The circumstances of the offender..................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Public Interest..................................................................................................................................... 5
5. The powers of a judge to impose an appropriate sentence ................................................................ 5
5.1 Prescribed minimum sentencing guideline by the Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997 for
murder ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
6. Accessing an appropriate sentence as a Judge .................................................................................... 6
6.1 As per witnesses' statements ............................................................................................................. 6
6.2 personal circumstances of the accused.............................................................................................. 7
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