SJD1501
ASSIGNMENT 5
SEMESTER 2 OF 2022
BY ARIA
THE LAW TUTOR
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Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided
“as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes
no liability as a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is
to be used for comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this
document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
Table of Contents
COVER PAGE 0
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
ARTICLE 1: CORRUPTION 2
ARTICLE 2: IPV 3
SPREAD OF THE PANDEMIC & FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN
RIGHTS 4 REFERENCES 5
ACADEMIC HONESTY DECLARATION 6
1. 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
On March 5, 2020, South Africa's first case of COVID-19 was confirmed,
precipitating a nationwide lockdown on March 27th, which restricted
freedom of movement by closing all businesses except necessary food
outlets, banning the sale of alcohol and tobacco, and imposing a night-
time curfew between 8pm and 5am. By May 22nd, it was reported that
230,000 people had been arrested for violating lock-down regulations.
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ASSIGNMENT 5
SEMESTER 2 OF 2022
BY ARIA
THE LAW TUTOR
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference
purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as
your own work
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Page 1 of
SJD1501 ASSIGNMENT 05 7
, Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided
“as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes
no liability as a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is
to be used for comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this
document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
Table of Contents
COVER PAGE 0
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
ARTICLE 1: CORRUPTION 2
ARTICLE 2: IPV 3
SPREAD OF THE PANDEMIC & FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN
RIGHTS 4 REFERENCES 5
ACADEMIC HONESTY DECLARATION 6
1. 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
On March 5, 2020, South Africa's first case of COVID-19 was confirmed,
precipitating a nationwide lockdown on March 27th, which restricted
freedom of movement by closing all businesses except necessary food
outlets, banning the sale of alcohol and tobacco, and imposing a night-
time curfew between 8pm and 5am. By May 22nd, it was reported that
230,000 people had been arrested for violating lock-down regulations.
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