SJD1501 ASSIGNMENT 7 PORTFOLIO MEMO (DETAILED MEMO) OCTOBER 2021 SUPER SEMESTER UNISA

ASSIGNMENT 7 The module you have just completed can be regarded as the first step to eventually fulfilling a role in the justice system. Now we would like you to reflect on what you have learned and how this knowledge has affected your view of the law, the justice system and the people who uphold the law in this country. In other words, we want you to begin to formulate your personal philosophy of justice. Compile a document of no less than 2500 words in which you reflect on the issues below. 1. In the case of H v W, Judge Nigel Willis had this to say "...The law has to take into account changing realities not only technologically but also socially or else it will lose credibility in the eyes of the people. without credibility, law loses legitimacy. If law lose legitimacy, it loses acceptance, If it loses acceptance, it loses obedience. It is imperative that the courts respond appropriately to changing times, acting cautiously and with wisdom." With that in mind: 1.1 What is the impact of social media on the constitutional right to Privacy (125 words) 5 marks 1.2. What is the impact of social media on the constitutional right to Freedom of expression (125 words) 5 marks 1.3. What is the impact of social media on racism? (125 words) 5 marks THINK ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH SOCIAL MEDIA, THOSE OF PEOPLE YOU KNOW, THE FACTS OF THIS CASE, AND LEARNING UNIT 6. THINK ABOUT THE RIGHTS TO PRIVACY AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. DO THEY CONFLICT? DOES SOCIAL MEDIA ENHANCE OR INFRINGE THEM? THINK ABOUT HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CAN PERPETUATE RACISM, OR POSSIBLY INCREASE AWARENESS OF IT. GIVE YOUR OWN OPINIONS ON THESE QUESTIONS. 2. How does corruption impact on service delivery? (125 words, 5 marks) DRAW UPON YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED ABOUT ACTS OF CORRUPTION FROM YOUR OWN RESEARCH AS WELL AS THE STUDY MATERIAL. 3. In what ways can victims of crime be better assisted and empowered in the criminal justice system? (500 words) 20 marks THINK ABOUT HOW THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM COULD DO A BETTER JOB OF HELPING VICTIMS OF CRIME, BASED ON WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNCTIONARIES AND ABOUT PROBLEMS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THIS INCLUDES THE POLICE, PROSECUTORS, DEFENCE ATTORNEYS, JUDGES/MAGISTRATES AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES OFFICERS, AS WELL AS THE LEGISLATURE. 4. In the course of this module you reflected on the ethos of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and uBuntu. In what ways can criminal justice system functionaries incorporate the principles of Ubuntu in their daily work? (500 words) 20 marks DISCUSS THE PRINCIPLES OF UBUNTU IN YOUR OWN WORDS. THEN DISCUSS HOW THE FUNCTIONARIES (E.G. POLICE, PROSECUTORS, JUDGES, MAGISTRATES AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS) COULD USE THESE PRINCIPLES AND APPLY THEM IN PRACTICE TO BETTER ACHIEVE JUSTICE. 5. Think of a role model whom you believe embodies the qualities that are vital to being ethical. This does not have to be a famous person. Say who this person is and why you look up to him/her for ethical guidance (500) words 20 marks. GIVE SOME BACKGROUND ON WHO THIS PERSON IS AND DISCUSS THEIR ETHICAL QUALITIES – WHAT MAKES THEM A GOOD PERSON AND A ROLE MODEL. GIVE EXAMPLES WHICH ILLUSTRATE THEIR ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR. TRY TO BE ORIGINAL WITH YOUR CHOICE OF ROLE MODEL. 6. COVID-19 has affected the lives of individuals all around the globe. The criminal justice system is an area that has seen a significant impact. Every point of the system has been touched by this virus and countries all over the world has taken a variety of actions to address the risks. These changes have been undertaken to protect everyone who touches the justice system, whether they are justice-involved individuals or those who work in the justice system. In particular, most countries have tried to reduce involvement with the justice system and limit person-to-person interactions, whether with law enforcement, in courts or in corrections. Coronavirus has affected every part of the justice system and the individuals responsible for the system have had to take steps to respond to this impact. To what extent do you think the criminal justice system response to the pandemic has had an impact on the provision of public safety? Here you must look at the crime rates during the pandemic and measures introduced during the pandemic such as curfews and the ban of alcohol. (500 words) 20 marks YOU'VE ALL LIVED THROUGH THE PANDEMIC AND LOCKDOWN, AS WELL AS HEARING AND READING ABOUT IT IN THE MEDIA. GIVE YOUR OWN OPINIONS HERE, MOTIVATED BY DETAILED REASONS AND EXAMPLES. (100 Marks)