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NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
YUNIBESITI YA BOKONE-BOPHIRIMA
NOORD'NES-UNIVERSITEIT
POTCH EFSTROOMKAMPUS

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Antwoordskrifte/ Multikeuse-kaarte (AS)/ X
Answer scripts:
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Presensiestrokies (lnvulvraeste l)/ Multikeuse-kaarte (A4)/

Attendance slips (Fill-in paper) : Multi-choice cards (A4) :

Rofwerkpapier/ Grafiekpapier/
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Eksamen/ Oktober I October 2016

Kwalifikasie/
Eerste Geleentheid I BA, B.Com & LLB
Examination: Qualification :
First Opportunity
Modulekode/ Tydsduur/ uur/ure
IURI 271
Duration :
3
Module code: hours
Module beskrywing/ Strafprosesreg I Maks/
100
Module descripti on : Law of Criminal Procedure Max:
Eksaminator(e)/ Datum/
Prof PG du Toit 25/10/2016
Examiner(s): Date:
lnterne moderator/ Tyd/
Me I Ms RHC Koraan 14:00
Internal moderator: Time :

Algemene lnstruksies:
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antwoordskrif.
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taalgebruik 'n belangrike rol speel by die assessering van u antwoorde.
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General Instructions:
•:• Please fill in the numbers of the questions you answer on the cover page of the first exam ,,j
script.
Bear in mind that correct language usage, full sentences and neat, accurate, but concise '
formulation play an important role in the assessment of your answers.
Furthermore, it is in your own interest for your paper to be fully legible.
Use a black ink pen if possible.
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*• No literature, notes or annotations in any form are allowed in the examination hall.
Answer Section A on the multi choice card.
Answer Section B in your exam script.

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VRAAG 1: (10]

Pas kolom B by Kolom A Skryf slegs die vraagnommer en die toepaslike letter in u antwoordboek neer,
byvoorbeeld : 2. a.

QUESTION 1: [10}

Match column B to column A Only write down the question number and the applicable letter in your answer
script, for example 2. a.

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VRAAG 2: [20)

X staan in die streekhof tereg op 'n aanklag van die besit van kinderpornografie. X se prokureur rig 'n brief aan
die aanklaer waarin hy die volgende versoek ten einde horn in staat te stel om vir die verhoor voor te berei:
(i) Afskrifte van alle getuieverklarings in die polisiedossier vervat;
(ii) Afskrifte van die pornografiese beelde waarop die polisie beslag gele het; en
(iii) Afskrifte van die ondersoekdagboek wat deel vorm van die polisiedossier.

Bespreek die vraag of X se prokureur toegang tot hierdie dokumente mag verkry. Verwys na regspraak van
die Konstitusionele Hof en die Hoogste Hof van Appel.

QUESTION 2: [20]

Xis arraigned in the regional court on a charge of the possession of child pornography. X's attorney addresses
a letter to the prosecutor requesting the following to enable him to prepare for the trial:
(i) Copies of all witness statements contained in the police docket;
(ii) Copies of the pornographic images seized by the police; and
(iii) Copies of the investigation diary that forms part of the docket.

Discuss the question whether X's attorney may have access to these documents. Refer to judgments of the
Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal on the issue.

VRAAG 3: [10)

"Die hof is 'n passiewe skeidsregter in strafverrigtinge." Evalueer hierdie stelling krities.

QUESTION 3: [10]

"In criminal proceedings the court is a passive umpire." Critically evaluate this statement.

VRAAG 4: [10)

Watter kategoriee strafsake is aan outomatiese hersiening deur 'n Hooggeregshof onderworpe?

QUESTION4: [10]

What categories of criminal cases are subject to automatic review by a High Court?

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VRAAG 5: [10)

In watter omstandighede sal 'n hof van appel inmeng met die vonnis van 'n verhoorhof? Bespreek.

QUESTION 5: [10)

In what circumstances will a court of appeal interfere with the sentence imposed by the trial court? Discuss.

TOT AAL I TOT AL: 100

Verwysingsnommer: 8 .1.7.2.2

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