The interpretation of 'substantial and compelling' by South African courts and a comparison with Minnesota sentencing guidelines.

Hoctor, Shannon Vaughn.Chikoko, Vimbai.2018-11-262018-11-2620172017http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15857Master of Laws. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2017.en-ZASentencing.Mandatory minimum sentences.Minnesota sentencing guidelines.S v Malgas.Criminal Law Amendment Act 105 of 1997.Criminal Law (Sentencing) Amendment Act 38 of 2007.Crime prevention.Crime deterrrence.Departure from minimum sentences.The interpretation of 'substantial and compelling' by South African courts and a comparison with Minnesota sentencing guidelines.Thesis