Re: Media statement by JASA
Just received the info from John:
The Judge will make his order in open court tomorrow but not read the judgment. 0945. Cape Town High Court.
I will email you the result later in the morning. We expect to get a copy of the full judgment either tomorrow or next week.
John
John Smyth QC
Justice Alliance of South Africa (JASA)
1 Ruskin Road, Bergvliet
Cape Town, 7945
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Stunning! Thanks for the headsup.
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I will be watching this thread like a hawk :t:
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Re: Media statement by JASA
This just in:
From: John Smyth
Sent: 05 November 2010 04:54 PM
Subject: Compensation case
I am sorry to tell you that the judgment this morning was not all that we had hoped for. The judge did strike down some of the less important guidelines relating to the compensation payable (and the costs assessment) in cases where the State kept the gun for its own use. He did not however find for us on the important issue of whether compensation must be paid in every case where a lawfully held gun is surrendered voluntarily.
There is some ambiguity in the order which counsel felt may need to resolved by the judge.
There was no order for costs.
However as soon as our senior counsel can study the judgment and consult with us, we will get back to you. An appeal has to be lodged within 14 days.
Regards,
John
John Smyth QC
Justice Alliance of South Africa (JASA)
1 Ruskin Road, Bergvliet
Cape Town, 7945
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AARGH....What does this mean? I suppose then that "voluntarily" becomes the question. Is the weapon handed in truly voluntarily or after much propaganda, and threats of all sorts of nastiness.