SJD1501
ASSIGNMENT 4 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 15 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 15 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
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1. Name the two main Acts of legislation applicable when dealing with domestic violence and
intimidation. (2 marks)
Answer:
The two main Acts of legislation applicable when dealing with domestic violence and
intimidation are:
1. The Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)
2. The Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No. 17 of 2011)
2. In what ways can victims of crime be better assisted and empowered in the criminal justice
system? (500 words) (13 marks)
Answer:
Empowering Victims: Enhancing Support in the Criminal Justice System
Victims of crime often experience a multitude of challenges, both during the incident itself and
throughout the criminal justice process. To truly serve justice, it is imperative to prioritize the
ASSIGNMENT 4 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 15 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 15 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
1. Name the two main Acts of legislation applicable when dealing with domestic violence and
intimidation. (2 marks)
Answer:
The two main Acts of legislation applicable when dealing with domestic violence and
intimidation are:
1. The Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)
2. The Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No. 17 of 2011)
2. In what ways can victims of crime be better assisted and empowered in the criminal justice
system? (500 words) (13 marks)
Answer:
Empowering Victims: Enhancing Support in the Criminal Justice System
Victims of crime often experience a multitude of challenges, both during the incident itself and
throughout the criminal justice process. To truly serve justice, it is imperative to prioritize the
