, CPR3701 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2025 – FULLY
ANSWERED (DUE 27 AUGUST 2025)
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question Restated
A was shot, arrested, and hospitalized for 10 weeks before
being brought to court. His attorney wants the matter struck
off the roll because his s 35(1)(d)(i) Constitution right (to be
brought before court within 48 hours) and s 50(1)(d) CPA right
were violated. You must critically evaluate the merits of this
contention.
Model Answer (Memo Style)
1. Relevant Law
Section 35(1)(d)(i) of the Constitution:
Provides that everyone who is arrested for allegedly
committing an offence must be brought before a court as
soon as reasonably possible, but not later than 48 hours
after arrest, or the end of the first court day if the 48
hours expire outside ordinary court hours.
Section 50(1)(d) of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA):
Mirrors the Constitution: an arrested person must appear
before a court within 48 hours, unless exceptional
circumstances apply.
ANSWERED (DUE 27 AUGUST 2025)
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question Restated
A was shot, arrested, and hospitalized for 10 weeks before
being brought to court. His attorney wants the matter struck
off the roll because his s 35(1)(d)(i) Constitution right (to be
brought before court within 48 hours) and s 50(1)(d) CPA right
were violated. You must critically evaluate the merits of this
contention.
Model Answer (Memo Style)
1. Relevant Law
Section 35(1)(d)(i) of the Constitution:
Provides that everyone who is arrested for allegedly
committing an offence must be brought before a court as
soon as reasonably possible, but not later than 48 hours
after arrest, or the end of the first court day if the 48
hours expire outside ordinary court hours.
Section 50(1)(d) of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA):
Mirrors the Constitution: an arrested person must appear
before a court within 48 hours, unless exceptional
circumstances apply.
