CRW2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 27 March 2026
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
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, QUESTION
X is the leader of a dangerous human trafficking gang. He is afraid that Z, the
leader of another gang in the same town, will try to kill him. He instructs Y,
who is his neighbour, to shoot Z. X threatens Y that he (X) will kill both Y and
Y’s wife if he (Y) does not obey X’s orders. Y, who is terrified of X, shoots and
kills Z. Y is charged with the murder of Z.
You are Y’s legal representative. Discuss which defence you will invoke to
ensure a complete acquittal of Y. (10)
2 DIFFERRENT ANSWERS PROVIDED
Varsity Cube 2026 +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 27 March 2026
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, QUESTION
X is the leader of a dangerous human trafficking gang. He is afraid that Z, the
leader of another gang in the same town, will try to kill him. He instructs Y,
who is his neighbour, to shoot Z. X threatens Y that he (X) will kill both Y and
Y’s wife if he (Y) does not obey X’s orders. Y, who is terrified of X, shoots and
kills Z. Y is charged with the murder of Z.
You are Y’s legal representative. Discuss which defence you will invoke to
ensure a complete acquittal of Y. (10)
2 DIFFERRENT ANSWERS PROVIDED
Varsity Cube 2026 +27 81 278 3372
