Section 128:
consolidated text (as at 2017). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
128. Purposive approach—The appellant was convicted in 1992 of offences committed in 1985. On appeal it was contended that he had not had
a fair trial.
HELD (Supreme Court) a purposive approach must be adopted in construing a constitutional provision. An unreasonable delay may affect the ability of
an individual to present a full and fair defence to a charge. Darmalingum v
State (1997).