Q to Cape Law Soc: Which argument/s in Radical Honesty SA Amicus in RSA v. Dewani is/are ‘without substance or legal basis’?

02 February 2011

Ms. Nalini Gangen
Cape Law Society
ABSA Centre, 2 Riebeeck Street
Cape Town 8001
Tel: (021) 443 6700 | Fax: (021) 443 6751/2
Email: cls@capelawsoc.law.za

Dear Ms. Gangen,

RE: Law Societies statement that Radical Honesty SA Amicus Application in RSA v. Dewani is ‘without substance or legal basis’

I write regarding your statements in SA citizen challenges Dewani extradition, The South African, 01-02-2011, wherein Rob Boffard states the following:

Nalini Gangen, director of the Cape Law Society, says, however, that Ms Johnstone’s views are “without substance or legal basis”.

“There is no reason to doubt that Mr Dewani would receive a fair hearing. South Africa has one of the best constitutions in the world and the Constitution provides for the instruments of democracy to be protected. The Constitution provides for the separation of powers and in particular the independence of the judiciary.

“South African legal processes are clearly defined and any accused would have the freedom of choice of legal representation.

“We have confidence in our judiciary,” she added.

I’d appreciate it if you could please clarify the following issues for me:

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