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Who can petition the Judge-President of the High Court division for an application that was denied by a magistrates’ court?
Who can petition the Judge-President of the High Court division for an application that was denied by a magistrates’ court?
- The defense attorney
- The public prosecutor
- A witness in the case
- The accused (correct)
Which crimes can a district magistrate's court NOT try based on the information provided?
Which crimes can a district magistrate's court NOT try based on the information provided?
- Treason and rape only
- None, it can try all crimes except rape
- Murder, treason, and rape (correct)
- Treason only
In which situation can a regional court try murder according to the details given?
In which situation can a regional court try murder according to the details given?
- If the regional court is specifically authorized to try murder cases
- Regional courts cannot try murder cases
- If the murder has reasonable prospects of success on appeal
- If the murder occurred within the district (correct)
Who can petition the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal if an application for leave to appeal is denied by the High Court?
Who can petition the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal if an application for leave to appeal is denied by the High Court?
What does the Gauteng Local Division have original jurisdiction in respect of?
What does the Gauteng Local Division have original jurisdiction in respect of?
In what time frame must an accused petition the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal after High Court denial?
In what time frame must an accused petition the President of the Supreme Court of Appeal after High Court denial?
Who has jurisdiction to try treason cases based on the information provided?
Who has jurisdiction to try treason cases based on the information provided?
When can a regional court try a rape case according to the information provided?
When can a regional court try a rape case according to the information provided?
What is required for an accused to petition the Judge-President for an application that was denied by a magistrates’ court?
What is required for an accused to petition the Judge-President for an application that was denied by a magistrates’ court?
Who decides whether further evidence can be submitted in a case based on the information provided?
Who decides whether further evidence can be submitted in a case based on the information provided?
