CMY3704
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 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.
QUESTION 1
Identify the document that will contain information such as is provided above and provide a
critical discussion thereof.
ANSWER:
Document Identification: Victim Impact Statement (VIS)
The extract provided appears to be a Victim Impact Statement (VIS). This is a document submitted
to a court during the sentencing phase of a criminal trial, where the victim or their representative
describes the emotional, psychological, financial, and physical effects of the crime on their life and
the lives of their loved ones. The purpose of a VIS is to give the victim a voice in the legal process
and to inform the judge of the broader impact of the crime beyond the legal charges and evidence
presented during the trial.
The Role and Impact of Victim Impact Statements in the Criminal Justice System
Victim Impact Statements (VIS) play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, particularly during
the sentencing phase of a trial. These statements allow victims to share the personal consequences
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 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.
QUESTION 1
Identify the document that will contain information such as is provided above and provide a
critical discussion thereof.
ANSWER:
Document Identification: Victim Impact Statement (VIS)
The extract provided appears to be a Victim Impact Statement (VIS). This is a document submitted
to a court during the sentencing phase of a criminal trial, where the victim or their representative
describes the emotional, psychological, financial, and physical effects of the crime on their life and
the lives of their loved ones. The purpose of a VIS is to give the victim a voice in the legal process
and to inform the judge of the broader impact of the crime beyond the legal charges and evidence
presented during the trial.
The Role and Impact of Victim Impact Statements in the Criminal Justice System
Victim Impact Statements (VIS) play a crucial role in the criminal justice system, particularly during
the sentencing phase of a trial. These statements allow victims to share the personal consequences
