CPR3701 Exam With Complete Solutions 2024

True - correct answer-The Constitutional Court has final jurisdiction in respect of all matters. True - correct answer-There are exceptions to the rule that South African courts may only exercise jurisdiction in respect of offences which occurred on South African territory only False - correct answer-South Africa follows a system of compulsory prosecution. False - correct answer-A prosecutor may stop a prosecution without the permission of the DPP. False - correct answer-An indictment is a document which is used to bring an accused before court in both lower and high courts. False - correct answer-The taking of fingerprints essentially violates the accused's right to remain silent. True - correct answer-The function of further particulars is to define issues and not to enlarge them. True - correct answer-One of the salient features of traditional plea bargaining is where an accused pleads guilty in exchange for charges being withdrawn against a co-accused. False - correct answer-The phrase 'course of the criminal trial' refers to the procedures which must be followed during the pre-trial stage. False - correct answer-The principle of 'equality of arms' essentially implies that an unrepresented accused must, during the proceedings enjoy better opportunities than a well-resourced prosecution. True - correct answer-Open justice can be equated with the concept that justice must be "seen to be done". False - correct answer-Open justice is protected by the right to a fair trial and is an absolute right.