IRM1501
Introduction to Research for Law and Criminal Justice
ASSIGNMENTS QUESTIONS
SEMESTER 2:2022
ASSIGNMENT ONE
UNIQUE NUMBER: 814474
DUE DATE: 29 August 2022 at 17h00
Opening date for the portal - 5 August 2022 at 08h00
&
ASSIGNMENT TWO
UNIQUE NUMBER: 814487
DUE DATE: 16 September 2022 at 17h00
Opening date for the portal - 2 September 2022 at 08h00
Written by
Camecia Cass
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, ASSIGNMENT ONE
Make a distinction between scientific and non-scientific research
[10 marks]
The term "scientific research" is frequently difficult to define.1 However, the
objective of scientific study might be clarified by detailing numerous diverse
opinions on what "science" really means. The first point of view is that science is
always founded on facts.2 These facts,3 such as principles or values,4…..
ASSIGNMENT TWO
Find and summarise the case of Amabhungane Centre for Investigative
Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa CCT385/21 (31 May
2022) in a prescribed format. Your summary must highlight the facts of the case,
the legal question, the reasons for coming to the conclusion and the findings of the
case. [20 Marks]
1
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, Introduction to research for law and criminal justice
(University of South Africa 2018)4.
2
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, 4.
3
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, 4.
4
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, 4.
, CASE SUMMARY
AZS Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South
Africa CCT385/21 (31 May 2022)
Facts of the case
This judgment follows this Court's5 decision in proceedings arising out of the
declaration of invalidity granted by the full bench of the Pretoria High Court 6
regarding the Executive Ethics Code7 and concerning the question of whether
there is sufficient duty of disclosure in respect of donations made to internal party
campaigns. It appears common cause and it seems with respect undoubtedly
correct that the declaration8 of the High Court9 is subject to confirmation by this
court because although regulations are not normally subject to confirmation, the
conduct of the President is. Because of the unfortunate way in which the full
bench10 dealt with the matter first time round this court was presented with a
bifurcated case a debate about the interpretation on the one hand that's in the
Public Protector case and a debate about the constitutionality in the
Amabhungane case and this court understandably said we're not going to be first
and final instance on that second question……
5
Amabhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa
CCT385/21 (31 May 2022).
6
AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa
(55578/19) [2021] ZAGPPHC 813; [2022] 1 All SA 706 (GP) (2 December 2021).
7
Executive Ethics Code, 2000.
8
Section 167(5) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.
9
AmaBhungane case.
10
Public Protector and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others 2021 (6) SA
27 (CC).
Introduction to Research for Law and Criminal Justice
ASSIGNMENTS QUESTIONS
SEMESTER 2:2022
ASSIGNMENT ONE
UNIQUE NUMBER: 814474
DUE DATE: 29 August 2022 at 17h00
Opening date for the portal - 5 August 2022 at 08h00
&
ASSIGNMENT TWO
UNIQUE NUMBER: 814487
DUE DATE: 16 September 2022 at 17h00
Opening date for the portal - 2 September 2022 at 08h00
Written by
Camecia Cass
BUY ME TO VIEW THE REST OF THE ANSWER
, ASSIGNMENT ONE
Make a distinction between scientific and non-scientific research
[10 marks]
The term "scientific research" is frequently difficult to define.1 However, the
objective of scientific study might be clarified by detailing numerous diverse
opinions on what "science" really means. The first point of view is that science is
always founded on facts.2 These facts,3 such as principles or values,4…..
ASSIGNMENT TWO
Find and summarise the case of Amabhungane Centre for Investigative
Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa CCT385/21 (31 May
2022) in a prescribed format. Your summary must highlight the facts of the case,
the legal question, the reasons for coming to the conclusion and the findings of the
case. [20 Marks]
1
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, Introduction to research for law and criminal justice
(University of South Africa 2018)4.
2
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, 4.
3
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, 4.
4
Prof Swanepoel and N Mabeka, 4.
, CASE SUMMARY
AZS Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South
Africa CCT385/21 (31 May 2022)
Facts of the case
This judgment follows this Court's5 decision in proceedings arising out of the
declaration of invalidity granted by the full bench of the Pretoria High Court 6
regarding the Executive Ethics Code7 and concerning the question of whether
there is sufficient duty of disclosure in respect of donations made to internal party
campaigns. It appears common cause and it seems with respect undoubtedly
correct that the declaration8 of the High Court9 is subject to confirmation by this
court because although regulations are not normally subject to confirmation, the
conduct of the President is. Because of the unfortunate way in which the full
bench10 dealt with the matter first time round this court was presented with a
bifurcated case a debate about the interpretation on the one hand that's in the
Public Protector case and a debate about the constitutionality in the
Amabhungane case and this court understandably said we're not going to be first
and final instance on that second question……
5
Amabhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa
CCT385/21 (31 May 2022).
6
AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa
(55578/19) [2021] ZAGPPHC 813; [2022] 1 All SA 706 (GP) (2 December 2021).
7
Executive Ethics Code, 2000.
8
Section 167(5) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996.
9
AmaBhungane case.
10
Public Protector and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others 2021 (6) SA
27 (CC).
