The issue of admission of evidence obtained through human rights violations is central to a criminal justice system as a mechanism through which to prevent overzealous prosecution by the state and ensure protection of human rights. As such, any court that deals with criminal cases has to evaluate evidence before it is admitted. This article argues that the Traditional Courts Bill (TCB)1 does not provide for a mode of dealing with evidence obtained as a result of human rights violations. To substantiate this argument, the article reviews the current Bill, and reflects on the challenges that arise with regard to evidence obtained in this way. The article contextualises section 35(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, and discusses the practical difficulties of applying it under the current Bill. The article concludes with recommendations for measures that can ensure that accused persons are not prejudiced when appearing before the court.

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2017年《传统法院法案》中的缺失环节：通过侵犯人权获得的证据

承认通过侵犯人权获得的证据问题对于刑事司法制度至关重要，因为刑事司法制度是一种防止国家过度起诉和确保保护人权的机制。因此，任何处理刑事案件的法院都必须在证据接受之前对其进行评估。本文认为，传统法院法案（TCB）1没有规定处理因侵犯人权而获得的证据的方式。为了证实这一论点，本文回顾了当前的法案，并反思了以这种方式获得的证据所面临的挑战。该条款结合了《南非共和国宪法》第35（5）条，并讨论了根据现行法案实施该条的实际困难。