UNISA 2026 CPR3701-26-S1 Welcome Message Assessment 2
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Assessment 2
Opened: Monday, 23 March 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes: Thursday, 30 April 2026, 11:55 PM
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UNISA 2026 CPR3701-26-S1 We
QUIZ
Question 1
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Choose the INCORRECT answer from the following statements. Minimum sentences
o a. apply where the court finds the existence of ‘compelling and substantial’ circumstances w
o b. do not apply to offenders under the age of 18 years
o c.
apply only in respect of serious offences murder and rape
o d. should apply as the point of departure, and not departed from lightly
o e. apply where the court finds the existence of ‘exceptional circumstances’ which justify a les
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Question 2
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Choose the INCORRECT answer from the following statements
o a. A person who refuses to testify in court may be convicted upon enquiry, if he or she fails to
excuse” for such refusal
o b. Affiliation or sympathy to a political party does not constitute sufficient reason for the refu
o c. An enquiry to investigate the accused’s refusal to give evidence may be conducted without
o d. The refusal to tender incriminating evidence by a potential witness qualifies as a “just excu
o e. “Just excuse” may be equated to”lawful excuse”
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Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements. The Principle of Legality essentially i
o a. organs of state should obey the law
o b. courts can only adjudicate over laws which are mandated through statute
® c. laws should be reasonably clear and accessible
o d. every crime must be clearly delineated in the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977
o e. organs of state must obey the law
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Question 4
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Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements
o a. Every person has the right to be pardoned in South African law
o b. The function of pardoning is the prerogative of the Minister of Justice
o c. A pardon may not be reviewed by the courts
o d. The expungement of criminal records in South African law is sanctioned by the common la
© e. Criminal records may be expunged automatically, or on application by the person concern
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Question 5
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Choose the CORRECT answer from the following statements. An article may not be seized
o a. on the grounds that it was on reasonable grounds believed to be involved in the commissio
commission of an offence within South Africa or any other jurisdiction
o b. on the grounds that it may afford evidence of the commission or suspected commission o
within the Republic or elsewhere
o c. if it was intended to be used or is on reasonable grounds believed to be intended to be use
offence
© d.
if it is subject to legal professional privilege
o e. if it is not subject to professional privilege
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