Wrongfully Arrested by the Police: How Much Money Can You Claim?
04 April 2024,
Ethan Du ToitIn South Africa, countless innocent people are wrongfully arrested, thrown into jail, and then subjected to degrading, inhumane, and dehumanising... circumstances. What would be the legal recourse available to a person who has been wrongfully arrested? Furthermore, how does the court determine the amount of money a person could claim after being wrongfully arrested? These questions will be explored in light of Sandlana v Minister of Police and Another (Sandlana case).