CRW2601 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026 – Due 27 March 2026

Description

CRW2601 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026

to the examination in May/June 2026.
This assignment consists of one problem-type question covering study units 18.
The
question
counts 10
marks.
Please
note
that
the
answer
to
the
question

may
not exceed 300
words
(more
or
less
one
page).
Substantiate your answers and refer to decided cases where relevant.

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)

Total: [10]
THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION MAY NOT EXCEED 300 WORDS (MORE OR
LESS ONE PAGE).