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LEV3701
LAW OF EVIDENCE
UNISA
2021
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 2
DUE DATE:15 JULY 2021
TOTAL: 20 MARKS
, Compulsory assignment 02
Due date: 15 July 2021 Unique assignment number: 633055
Assignment 02/2021 contains multiple-choice questions. For the completion of
Assignment 02/2021, refer to the relevant section of the booklet Study @ Unisa.
Remember to enter the UNIQUE ASSIGNMENT NUMBER.
This assignment will serve as an overview of the entire study guide, as the relevant
information might come from any of the chapters.
Question 1
In terms of South African law, the law of evidence forms part of …
(1) substantive law.
(2) procedural or adjective law.
(3) criminal procedural law.
(4) common-law.
Question 2
Identify the correct statement: Section 35(2) of the Constitution provides for the rights of
a detained person, including …
(1) the right to choose, and to consult with a legal practitioner, and to be informed of this
right promptly (s 35(2)(b)).
(2) the right to be informed of the charge with sufficient details to answer it (s 35(3)(a)).
(3) the right to be presumed innocent, to remain silent during the plea proceedings as well
as during the trial, and not to testify during the trial (s 35(3)(h)).
(4) the right to to adduce and challenge evidence and not to be a compellable witness
against himself or herself (s 35(3)(i) and (j)).
Question 3
Consider the following statements, and choose the correct option:
(1) The party who undertakes examination-in-chief can attack the credibility of an
unfavourable witness.
(2) Examination-in-chief is undertaken by the presiding officer in his capacity as “chief” of
the court.
(3) Refreshing of memory by a witness can only take place before such a witness starts
giving evidence in court.