15 Questions
Which one of the following is NOT a synonym for informal identification?
Formal identification
What is the recommended time frame for conducting an informal identification?
Between 10 and 20 minutes after the crime
In the practical example provided, how did the police locate the alleged perpetrators?
By following the women's directions
Which of the following is a practical example of incidental identification mentioned in the text?
A suspect is positively identified by farm workers at the crime scene
When is photograph identification desirable according to the text?
When the suspect is not in custody
How many photographs should be displayed to the witness during photograph identification?
At least nine
What is the main objective of an identification parade according to the text?
To test the ability of the witness to recognize the alleged perpetrator
Who should take charge of an identification parade?
An impartial police official who is not involved with the investigation
What should be recorded on the SAP 329 form during an identification parade?
Everything that occurs during the parade
Who is allowed to be present during an identification parade?
The suspect's legal representative, an interpreter, and a police photographer or video camera operator
What should be done if more than one witness takes part in the identification parade?
All of the above
Why are one-way vision glass windows not commonly used in South Africa for identification parades?
They are not available in close proximity to where parades are conducted
What is the purpose of providing every person in the line-up with a board containing a distinctive number?
To eliminate any possibility of the witness being misunderstood
What should witnesses be advised about before participating in an identification parade?
All of the above
What should the supervisor record on the SAP 329 during the identification parade?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the correct procedures for identification parades in court proceedings. Learn how these parades can link perpetrators to crimes and why positive identification is crucial in contact crimes like murder, armed robbery, and rape.
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