![]() ![]() While` public law deals with the relationship between the state and the subjects of the state, private law regulates relationships between the individual subjects. Traditionally, a distinction is drawn between public law and private law. Locating criminal law and the principle of legalityĪs a point of departure, it is important to outline the position of criminal law and the principle of legality in our South African law. Keywords: principle of legality multi-function laws crimes regulatory protection ius acceptum ius praevium ius cerum ius strictum nullum crimen sine lege nullum poena sine lege South Africa Relevant statutory and common-law provisions have been employed, discussed and aligned to connection with the principle of legality. The note is aimed at providing a clearer and effective understanding of the doctrine of legality through a brief explanation of its multi-function and its application. ![]() In this note the foremost requirement for a conviction is presented through an analysis of its function, relevance and importance. In most cases, citizens assume the position of having been failed by the justice system without a thorough understanding of the prescribed procedure which ought to be followed in order to secure a conviction. ![]() In most cases such lack of knowledge assumes serious dimensions which may at times include individual self-help or mob justices. More often than desired, our South African communities are confronted with the unfortunate lack of knowledge of the law by the people. ![]()
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