Securing the republic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Unit 1 – a basic understanding of criminal procedure Distinguish between the accusatorial and inquisitorial systems of law. To which system does South Africa essentially adhere? (6) Do you agree w ith the following statement and, if so, why? The presumption of innocence principle is the cornerstone of constitutionalism. If this principle is not upheld at all costs in criminal procedure law and the law of evidence in South Africa, then the law in these categories could be classified as a ``crim...