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CRW2601 EXAM PACK. General Principles Of Criminal Law. According to the absolute theory, punishment is an end in itself, while according to the relative theories, punishment is a means to a secondary end. b) The effectiveness of the theory of general deterrence depends only on the severity of the punishment that is imposed on an offender. c) The “triad in Zinn” (the crime, the criminal and interests of society) enables a court to consider all the theories of punishment when imposing...

CRW2601 EXAM PREP STUDY UNIT 1 Let’s apply this simple principle to a concrete set of facts: Assume X is charged with having assaulted Y. The evidence relied upon by the prosecution to prove the charge reveals that one night while X was walking in his sleep, he trampled upon Y, who happened to be sleeping on the fl oor. Has X committed assault? FEEDBACK The answer is obviously “no”, on the following grounds: Because X was walking in his sleep, his act was not voluntary – in other ...

STUDY UNITS COVERED Study Unit 2 – Introduction to the law of delict Study unit 3 – The act Study unit 4 – Wrongfulness: introduction, link with act and consequence Study unit 5 – Wrongfulness: the legal convictions of the community (boni mores) as basic test for wrongfulness Study unit 6 – Wrongfulness: wrongfulness as infringement of a subjective right Study unit 7 – Wrongfulness: wrongfulness as a breach of a legal duty Study unit 8 – Wrongfulness: liability owing to an o...

Provides explanations about causation in criminal liability with the necessary cases and authorities