CMY2604 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED

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CMY2604 Assignment 1 Semester 1 | Due March 2024. All questions answered. Read the following scenario and answer both questions that follow.
Scenario:
Bongani, a 12-year-old boy, was arrested for stealing food from a local supermarket. He lives with his unemployed mother and two younger siblings in a poverty- stricken area. Bongani’s father is in prison, and his mother struggles to provide for the family.
During the preliminary inquiry, it becomes clear that Bongani stole the food because his family was hungry. The prosecutor considers diverting Bongani from the criminal justice system.
Question 1
Indicate how the objectives of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 are applicable to the above scenario.
(10 marks)
Question 2
Elaborate on the advantages that diversion may have for Bongani,and explain the implications of his age and criminal capacity for diversion.
(15 marks)