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Section 54 — Imprisonment for life

As in force on 1 February 2008.

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  1. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  2. 17 August 2026 Latest
Inserted in force 1 February 2008 by Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007
54.Imprisonment for life

“Imprisonment for life”, in relation to any prescribed punishment under this Code or any other written law, means imprisonment for the duration of a person’s natural life.