South African Journal of Criminal Justice
SV Hoctor (Editor-in-chief); SS Terblanche; GP Kemp; R Kuhn
ISSN: 1011-8527
Year: 1987 – Current
Published: Tri-annually
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About this publication
This bilingual publication (English and Afrikaans) provides an arena for discussion of issues affecting the criminal justice system. It is an accredited, specialist legal journal publishing articles, comments, surveys of recent cases and book reviews in the field of criminal justice, with a particular emphasis on Southern Africa. The focus of the journal is criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, international criminal law and criminology.
VOLUMES AND ISSUES
Volume / Issue
Volume 38 Issue 2, 2025
ARTICLES
Last resort or lasting harm? Examining pre-trial detention of children in conflict with the law in Kenya: Advocating for accountability in law enforcement
Author: Terry Moraa
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 189-216 (2025 I2)
Previous consistent statements in sexual offences in South Africa: Interpreting sections 58-60 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act through their drafting history and relevant case law
Author: Jamil Ddamulira Mujuzi
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 217-244 (2025 I2)
Sex+Lies+HIV=Rape? Understanding deceptive sex in light of S v Conga
Author: Mary Nel
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 245-269 (2025 I2)
RECENT CASES
General principles and specific offences
Author: Shannon Hoctor
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 270-285 (2025 I2)
Sentencing
Author: Annette van der Merwe
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 285-300 (2025 I2)
Law of evidence
Author: Jo-Marí Visser
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 300-314 (2025 I2)
Criminal procedure
Author: Managay Reddi
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 314-327 (2025 I2)
International criminal law
Author: Windell Nortje
Source: South African Journal of Criminal Justice, pp 327-340 (2025 I2)