FOR2609 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the FOR2609 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024. For assistance whats-app us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4... Question 1 In your own words provide your understanding of the term “previous consistent statement”. (10) Question 2 Opinion evidence can be crucial in solving the case in court. Discuss opinion evidence and the exceptions to the general rule of admissibility. (5) Question 3 The principle of adducing evidence provides that evidence should be corroborated in court. Explain how corroboration is done. (5) Question 4 The presiding officers in criminal courts have the power to adjudicate matters in court. Such powers can include taking “judicial notice.” Define and explain the concept “judicial notice”. (5) Question 5 Dialogue outside of court is different from testifying on the witness stand. In your own words, explain the tendering of evidence. (5) Question 6 Describe a trial within a trial. (5) Question 7 The court processes are orderly so is examination in court. In your own words, discuss the types of examination in court in a sequence. (10) Question 8 Briefly explain the factors determining the exclusion of evidence and provide practical examples from your work experience or from any report in the media – of how evidence was contaminated. (10) 2 Question 9 Explain the purpose of privilege and how it can be claimed in court. (5) Question 10 Character plays a huge role in profiling a person. Discuss the admissibility of character evidence in court. (10) Question 11 Hearsay evidence is inadmissible in court. Discuss the circumstances which can render hearsay evidence admissible in court.