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,CPR3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE September 2024 ; 100%
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. Question 1 Complete Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Question 2
Complete Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 QUIZ Choose the CORRECT
answer from the following statements. In the regional court at
the trial of an accused on a charge ofmurder: a. it is peremptory
for the magistrate to sit with one or two assessors. b. it is
optional for the magistrate to sit with assessors. c. the court
cannot exercise a discretion to use assessors where the accused
waives the right to have assessors. d. assessors may be
appointed after the leading of evidence. e. failure to consider
the use of assessors does not generally constitute a serious
irregularity, even where the accusedhad agreed to dispense
with assessors. Choose the CORRECT answer from the following
statements: a. The prosecutor or the accused may compel the
attendance of witnesses by way of a summons. b. A recalcitrant
witness in a criminal trial is someone who proffers answers
detrimental to the party who called themas a witness. c. A
postponement refers to the period when the hearing is already
underway, whereas an adjournment denotes theperiod before
the trial starts. d. A recalcitrant witness in a criminal trial is
someone who refuses to take the oath or refuses to answer
questions. e. A witness’s sympathy with an accused’s political
ideals constitutes a just excuse for the refusal to answer
,questions. 9/3/24, 12:27 PM Assessment 2: Attempt review
25.00/25.00 Grade 100.00
Question 1:
Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements.
In the regional court at the trial of an accused on a charge of
murder:
a. It is peremptory for the magistrate to sit with one or two
assessors.
b. It is optional for the magistrate to sit with assessors.
c. The court cannot exercise discretion to use assessors
where the accused waives the right to have assessors.
d. Assessors may be appointed after the leading of
evidence.
e. Failure to consider the use of assessors does not
generally constitute a serious irregularity, even where the
accused had agreed to dispense with assessors.
Correct Answer:
b. It is optional for the magistrate to sit with assessors.
Explanation:
In regional court murder trials, it is optional (not mandatory) for
the magistrate to sit with assessors. The decision to use
assessors lies with the magistrate, depending on the complexity
of the case and other factors.
, Question 2:
Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements:
a. The prosecutor or the accused may compel the
attendance of witnesses by way of a summons.
b. A recalcitrant witness in a criminal trial is someone who
proffers answers detrimental to the party who called them
as a witness.
c. A postponement refers to the period when the hearing
is already underway, whereas an adjournment denotes the
period before the trial starts.
d. A recalcitrant witness in a criminal trial is someone who
refuses to take the oath or refuses to answer questions.
e. A witness’s sympathy with an accused’s political ideals
constitutes a just excuse for the refusal to answer
questions.
Correct Answer:
d. A recalcitrant witness in a criminal trial is someone who
refuses to take the oath or refuses to answer questions.
Explanation:
A recalcitrant witness is one who refuses to comply with court
procedures, such as taking an oath or answering questions,
which can lead to legal consequences like contempt of court.
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