CPR3701 Assignment 1 Due 30 August 2024 (Detail Answers)
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Criminal Procedure
Question 1
Choose the CORRECT option from the following statements:
(a) The regional court has appeal and review jurisdiction in respect of criminal
proceedings emanating from the district court.
This statement is correct. Regional courts in South Africa have the authority to hear
appeals an...
CPR3701 MCQ Multiple Choice Questions And Answers 2024
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CPR3701
Assignment 1
Semester 2
DUE 30 August 2024
(Quiz & Answers)
, Question 1
Choose the CORRECT option from the following statements:
(a) The regional court has appeal and review jurisdiction in respect of criminal
proceedings emanating from the district court.
This statement is correct. Regional courts in South Africa have the authority to hear
appeals and reviews of decisions made in district courts.
(b) Only the Constitutional Court has the jurisdiction to decide the constitutionality of
any legislation or any conduct of the President.
This statement is correct. The Constitutional Court is the highest court on
constitutional matters, including the con stitutionality of legislation and executive
conduct.
(c) An appeal from a lower court can only be adjudicated upon by a single judge.
This statement is incorrect. Appeals are generally adjudicated by a bench of judges,
which can be two or three judges, not just one.
(d) An appeal may be adjudicated upon by either two or three judges.
This statement is correct. Appeals are often heard by a panel of judges, usually two
or three, depending on the court.
(e) A regional court magistrate may adjudicate over an appeal.
This statement is incorrect. Regional court magistrates do not typically handle
appeals; such matters are usually handled by higher courts.
Question 2
Choose the INCORRECT answer from the following statements:
(a) A summons is prepared by the prosecutor, and issued by the clerk of the court.
This statement is correct. A summons is typically prepared by the clerk of the court,
though it may be initiated by a prosecutor.
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