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What is the main purpose of the Law of Criminal Procedure?
What is the main purpose of the Law of Criminal Procedure?
- To determine civil applications against respondents
- To regulate how accused persons are prosecuted for criminal offenses (correct)
- To prescribe how articles are seized by the police
- To enforce rights between legal subjects
Which authority prosecutes accused persons for committing criminal offenses?
Which authority prosecutes accused persons for committing criminal offenses?
- International Court of Justice
- National Prosecuting Authority (correct)
- Regional Courts
- United Nations Security Council
How does the state prove that an accused person committed a criminal offense?
How does the state prove that an accused person committed a criminal offense?
- Beyond reasonable doubt (correct)
- By the preponderance of evidence
- Based on hearsay evidence
- On the balance of probability
What is the main aim of the sentence given by the court for a guilty verdict in criminal cases?
What is the main aim of the sentence given by the court for a guilty verdict in criminal cases?
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What does the Law of Civil Procedure regulate?
What does the Law of Civil Procedure regulate?
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Who carries the onus of proving their case on the balance of probability in civil matters?
Who carries the onus of proving their case on the balance of probability in civil matters?
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In a civil application, who is referred to as the Respondent?
In a civil application, who is referred to as the Respondent?
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