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The High Court considered Dr Basson’s application for leave to appeal after dismissing his earlier bid to interdict disciplinary proceedings brought by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. The judgment discusses the seriousness of the charges, the treatment of delay, section 18(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, and trial related prejudice. The application for leave to appeal was dismissed.
This may be relevant to disciplinary and administrative law matters involving medical professionals, delay in proceedings, and leave to appeal applications.
Evidence from source
The third main ground of appeal is that the Court incorrectly interpreted section 18(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.
Supports: Summary sentence 2 about the issues discussed in the judgment.
Order: (i) The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Supports: Summary sentence 3 about the outcome.