FOR2609 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 | Due 16 September 2024

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FOR2609 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 | Due 16 September 2024. All questions answered with references.

Question 1. In your own words provide your understanding of the term “previous consistent statement”. (10)

Question 2. Opinion evidence can be crucial in solving the case in court. Discuss opinion evidence and the exceptions to the general rule of admissibility. (5)

Question 3 . The principle of adducing evidence provides that evidence should be corroborated in court. Explain how corroboration is done. (5)

Question 4. The presiding officers in criminal courts have the power to adjudicate matters in court. Such powers can include taking “judicial notice.” Define and explain the concept “judicial notice”. (5)

Question 5. Dialogue outside of court is different from testifying on the witness stand. In your own words, explain the tendering of evidence. (5)

Question 6. Describe a trial within a trial. (5)

Question 7. The court processes are orderly so is examination in court. In your own words, discuss the types of examination in court in a sequence. (10)

Question 8. Briefly explain the factors determining the exclusion of evidence and provide practical examples from your work experience or from any report in the media – of how evidence was contaminated. (10)

Question 9 Explain the purpose of privilege and how it can be claimed in court. (5)

Question 10. Character plays a huge role in profiling a person. Discuss the admissibility of character evidence in court. (10)

Question 11. Hearsay evidence is inadmissible in court. Discuss the circumstances which can render hearsay evidence admissible in court. (10)

TOTAL: 80