, SJD1501 Assignment 5 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester
2 2025 – DUE 20 October 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1
Idea 1: Stricter bail conditions for GBV offenders (1)
Motivation: Imposing electronic monitoring, curfews, or regular
police check-ins prevents accused persons from threatening victims
or reoffending while on bail. These measures strengthen
accountability and ensure community safety without entirely
denying the accused their constitutional rights. (1)
Idea 2: Victim impact assessments before bail (1)
Motivation: Courts should consider the victim’s safety,
psychological trauma, and likelihood of intimidation before granting
bail. This ensures justice processes are survivor-centred and protect
vulnerable individuals while still balancing the presumption of
innocence for accused persons. (1)
Idea 3: Mandatory risk assessments for accused (1)
Motivation: Psychological and behavioural risk assessments
provide judges with evidence-based insights into whether the
accused is likely to reoffend. This strengthens judicial decisions,
ensures bail is not granted irresponsibly, and prioritises the safety of
victims and society at large. (1)
Idea 4: Denial of bail for repeat GBV offenders (1)
Motivation: Individuals with prior GBV-related charges or
convictions should face automatic denial of bail. This approach acts
as a deterrent, protects survivors from repeat harm, and signals zero
tolerance for repeated patterns of gender-based violence in society.
(1)
2 2025 – DUE 20 October 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1
Idea 1: Stricter bail conditions for GBV offenders (1)
Motivation: Imposing electronic monitoring, curfews, or regular
police check-ins prevents accused persons from threatening victims
or reoffending while on bail. These measures strengthen
accountability and ensure community safety without entirely
denying the accused their constitutional rights. (1)
Idea 2: Victim impact assessments before bail (1)
Motivation: Courts should consider the victim’s safety,
psychological trauma, and likelihood of intimidation before granting
bail. This ensures justice processes are survivor-centred and protect
vulnerable individuals while still balancing the presumption of
innocence for accused persons. (1)
Idea 3: Mandatory risk assessments for accused (1)
Motivation: Psychological and behavioural risk assessments
provide judges with evidence-based insights into whether the
accused is likely to reoffend. This strengthens judicial decisions,
ensures bail is not granted irresponsibly, and prioritises the safety of
victims and society at large. (1)
Idea 4: Denial of bail for repeat GBV offenders (1)
Motivation: Individuals with prior GBV-related charges or
convictions should face automatic denial of bail. This approach acts
as a deterrent, protects survivors from repeat harm, and signals zero
tolerance for repeated patterns of gender-based violence in society.
(1)
