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Question 1
1. Match the words in column A with the correct phrases (descriptions) in column B. Write the
full sentence of the connected phrases in your answer.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1. Interpreter A) Is a secretive, close watch kept over persons, objects or locations to gain
information that could prove useful to an investigation
1.2. Evidence B) Is anything that you, a witness or accused can hear, taste, smell, see, touch or
read
1.3. Information C) Is the questioning of a suspect or accused in order to obtain information
1.4. Interrogation D) Is used to translate everything that is said into the language (mother tongue)
of the accused
1.5. Surveillance E) Is valid information that, if admissible in court, is used to try to prove what
happened
Answer:
1.1. D
1.2. E
1.3. B
1.4. C
1.5. A
Question 2
2. You are the corporate (security) investigator for an organisation where you are employed.
You approach a staff member who is a witness in an alleged criminal matter to take a statement
from him. However, the staff member demands to know on what basis you have the right to do
this. With reference to the above statement, inform the staff member of two limitations that are
placed on corporate investigators.
As a corporate investigator for this organisation, I understand that my authority to take a statement
from a staff member who is a witness in an alleged criminal matter is not without limitations. When
a staff member demands to know on what basis I have the right to take their statement, it is important
to clarify that my role is guided and constrained by both legal and organisational frameworks. Firstly,
all investigations must be conducted within a specific and strict legal context, with due consideration
for the democratic rights of the individual concerned. This means that even though I am mandated to
investigate as part of my official duties—possibly instructed by senior management—I must always
act lawfully and ethically. I am prohibited from using illegal or coercive methods such as
intimidation or physical force, as this would violate the rights of the witness and compromise the
integrity of the investigation.
Please also note that the author of this document will not be responsible for any plagiarism you
commit.
Question 1
1. Match the words in column A with the correct phrases (descriptions) in column B. Write the
full sentence of the connected phrases in your answer.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.1. Interpreter A) Is a secretive, close watch kept over persons, objects or locations to gain
information that could prove useful to an investigation
1.2. Evidence B) Is anything that you, a witness or accused can hear, taste, smell, see, touch or
read
1.3. Information C) Is the questioning of a suspect or accused in order to obtain information
1.4. Interrogation D) Is used to translate everything that is said into the language (mother tongue)
of the accused
1.5. Surveillance E) Is valid information that, if admissible in court, is used to try to prove what
happened
Answer:
1.1. D
1.2. E
1.3. B
1.4. C
1.5. A
Question 2
2. You are the corporate (security) investigator for an organisation where you are employed.
You approach a staff member who is a witness in an alleged criminal matter to take a statement
from him. However, the staff member demands to know on what basis you have the right to do
this. With reference to the above statement, inform the staff member of two limitations that are
placed on corporate investigators.
As a corporate investigator for this organisation, I understand that my authority to take a statement
from a staff member who is a witness in an alleged criminal matter is not without limitations. When
a staff member demands to know on what basis I have the right to take their statement, it is important
to clarify that my role is guided and constrained by both legal and organisational frameworks. Firstly,
all investigations must be conducted within a specific and strict legal context, with due consideration
for the democratic rights of the individual concerned. This means that even though I am mandated to
investigate as part of my official duties—possibly instructed by senior management—I must always
act lawfully and ethically. I am prohibited from using illegal or coercive methods such as
intimidation or physical force, as this would violate the rights of the witness and compromise the
integrity of the investigation.
