SAPS: Unlawful Arrest
Quote:
“In South Africa we often hear about
someone who was unfairly treated by SAPS (South African Police Service). If you
were in the unfortunate situation of being unfairly treated, especially as a
victim of unlawful arrest, you may be entitled to a claim. People are often
afraid to lodge a claim against the police, but you may have the right to claim
if you were treated unfairly be them, whether this was during a routine
investigation or simply as a result of a misunderstanding that lead to your
wrongful arrest.
Unlawful arrest consists of an unlawful restraint of an individual's personal liberty or freedom of movement by another purporting to act according to the law. There are many cases where unlawful arrest has occurred, but victims are not always aware of the procedure that should be followed in these circumstances……..”
Unlawful arrest consists of an unlawful restraint of an individual's personal liberty or freedom of movement by another purporting to act according to the law. There are many cases where unlawful arrest has occurred, but victims are not always aware of the procedure that should be followed in these circumstances……..”
