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Table B4.20 Number of cases settled on appeal (2005-2009)
Number of cases
settled on appeal (N)
Index figure
(2005=1,0)
Supplementary tables
Percentage growth in relation
to the previous year
2005 34 1,0 62% 40
2006 32 0,9 -6%
2007 37 1,1 16%
2008 36 1,1 -3%
2009 41 26 0,8 -28%
Total 165 N/A. N/A.
Source: Research and Policy Database for Judicial Documentation (reference date: January 2011)
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Table B4.21 Cases settled on appeal according to settlement type (2005-2009)
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
N % N % N % N % N % N %
Conviction 42 34 100% 27 87% 34 92% 31 86% 26 100% 152 93%
Full acquittal - - 1 3% 2 5% 2 6% - - 5 3%
Public Prosecution
Service or suspect has
no cause of action
- - 2 6% - - 1 3% - - 3 2%
Other 43 - - 1 3% 1 3% 2 6% - - 4 2%
Unknown - - 1 3% - - - - - - 1 1%
Total 34 100% 32 100% 37 100% 36 100% 26 100% 165 100%
Source: Research and Policy Database for Judicial Documentation (reference date: January 2011)
Table B4.22 Convictions on appeal according to sentence imposed (2005-2009)
Non-suspended custodial
sentence, community
service order and fine
Non-suspended custodial
sentence and community
service order
329
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
N % N % N % N % N % N %
- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
40 In 2004, 21 cases of child pornography were settled on appeal.
41 In view of the backlog that the Research and Policy Database for Judicial Documentation has, it is expected
that by a subsequent reference date, notably the year 2009, a further increase will have occurred.
42 Whether or not for child pornography.
43 Including the verdict of guilty, without imposing a sentence or order.