of critical legal tests. Numerous diagrams support readers’ comprehension, and a rich source of precedents and other practical use documents off er valuable tools to guide readers in their applied practice.
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who prescribe this work as course material are supported with ready-to-use teaching materials, which include presentation slides and assessment material.
In equal measure, the text off ers an invaluable resource to university students, legal practitioners, prosecutors, judicial offi cers, paralegals and police offi cers.
Table of Contents Part One General introduction • Chapter 1: Concepts and components of the criminal justice system • Chapter 2: History of South African criminal procedure • Part Two Courts and participants in the criminal justice system • Chapter 3: Participants in the criminal justice system • Chapter 4: The police investigation • Chapter 5: Overview of pre-trial, trial and post-trial procedures • Chapter 6: Structure of the criminal courts • Chapter 7: The jurisdiction of the criminal courts • Part Three Pre-trial procedures • Chapter 8: Constitutional rights in criminal proceedings • Chapter 9: The ascertainment of bodily features of persons • Chapter 10: Search and seizure • Chapter 11: Summons, written notice, warnings, indictments and arrest • Chapter 12: The prosecuting authority’s discretion and decision to prosecute • Chapter 13: Charge sheets, indictments and requests for further particulars • Chapter 14: Release on bail • Chapter 15: Determining bail conditions • Chapter 16 Pre-trial discovery and preparation for trial • Chapter 17 The witness in criminal proceedings • Chapter 18 Postponements and adjournments • Part Four Criminal trial procedures • Chapter 19: Arraignment and plea • Chapter 20: Structure of a criminal trial • Chapter 21: Conduct of a criminal trial • Chapter 22: Sentencing procedures • Part fi ve Post-trial procedures • Chapter 23: Review of lower court proceedings • Chapter 24: General principles of appeals • Chapter 25: Appeal procedures • Part six Special criminal procedures • Chapter 26: Inquest proceedings • Chapter 27: Identity parades • Chapter 28: Mental illness procedures • Chapter 29: Habitual and dangerous criminals • Chapter 30: Prosecution of corporations and associations • Chapter 31: Plea and sentence agreements • Chapter 32: Disposal of seized articles • Chapter 33: Victims’ rights • Chapter 34: Parole procedures • Chapter 35: The presidential power of pardon and the expungement of a criminal record • Part seven The Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 • Chapter 36: The child justice system • Chapter 37: Diversion options for a child off ender • Part eight: Transnational and international crime • Chapter 38: Transnational extradition • Chapter 39: International criminal co-operation • Chapter 40: International criminal court proceedings
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The Law of Evidence in South Africa 2e
Editors: A Bellengére, C Theophilopoulos and R Palmer Authors: B Whitcher, L Roberts, N Melville, E Picarra, T Illsley, M Nkutha, B Naudé, L Swales, A Van der Merwe, S Reddy, L Mofokeng, Z Hlophe, T Palmer, M Salukazana and M Finn.
The Law of Evidence in South Africa 2e provides a clear, practical and innovative introduction to the law of evidence in South Africa, off ering explanations of complex principles in a manner that supports understanding and application. The second edition of the text is structured to ensure greater coherence within the subject matter, and provides additional substance and clarity.
In addition, this edition includes new material which
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frames methods of truth verifi cation within a multicultural context, drawing upon approaches to evidence presentation and dispute resolution within diverse societies.
The text is directed at undergraduate modules in the law of evidence, within the LLB degree programme.
New to this edition: • The text and features are revised and updated, to refl ect relevant legal developments within the recent period
• The second edition includes a new chapter which frames methods of truth verifi cation within a multicultural context, drawing upon approaches to evidence presentation and dispute resolution within diverse societies
• The text includes extensive new material that addresses the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002, and digital and computer-based forensic issues. Content relating to methods of scientifi c truth verifi cation is expanded to refl ect the rapid technological developments within this fi eld
• The text structure is adjusted to ensure greater coherence within the subject matter • Certain areas of content now refl ect additional substance to support clear explanation and understanding
• To support educational outcomes, teaching and learning material is enriched and expanded.
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