Understanding crimen injuria: The lesser-known charge in Jayden-Lee Meek’s murder case
Slain Jayden-Lee's mother is charged with murder, defeating the ends of justice and also crimen injuria, but what does it mean?
The mother of slain 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, Tiffany Nicole Meek (31), is set to appear again in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday, July 18, for her bail application.
Meek was arrested on July 11 following extensive investigations and is facing charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice, attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice and crimen injuria.
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In light of these developments, the Roodepoort Record is taking a closer look at the lesser-known charge of crimen injuria in South African law, shedding light on its implications and significance.
According to the South African Police Services, crimen injuria refers to intentionally, unlawfully or seriously violating someone’s dignity or privacy. It involves protecting someone’s right to be treated with respect and have their personal space and reputation respected.
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Examples of crimen injuria
1. Labelling someone with a hurtful or derogatory term, racial slurs, or hate speech constitutes crimen injuria
2. Publishing private information without consent
3. Making unwanted sexual advances
