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LCR4803 Assignment 2 Semester 1 Memo | Due 3 April 2026. All questions fully answered. Question 1 (20 marks)
A reporter obtains leaked documents from an anonymous whistleblower detailing alleged police corruption in a high-profile fraud investigation. During criminal proceedings, the court issues a s 205 Criminal Procedure Act (CPA) 51 of 1977 subpoena compelling the journalist to testify and reveal the source’s identity, which they resist citing confidentiality.
Critically assess the journalist’s legal obligations under s 205 CPA, including consequences of non-compliance and judicial discretion to enforce disclosure. Evaluate whether professional ethical codes constitute a valid defence, integrating relevant precedents.
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