Identification Parades

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Which technique is also known as incidental identification or show-up identification?

Spontaneous identification

Formal identification

Informal identification (correct)

Field identification

What is the ideal time frame for informal identification to take place after the commission of a crime?

Between 20 and 30 minutes

Between 10 and 20 minutes (correct)

Between 30 and 40 minutes

Between 5 and 10 minutes

In the practical example provided, what description did the women give for one of the perpetrators?

Wearing jeans (blue), a white T-shirt, and a red cap (correct)

Wearing jeans (blue), a white T-shirt, and black trousers

Wearing jeans (blue), a white T-shirt, and a black cap

Wearing jeans (blue), a white T-shirt, and red shoes

Who should assume the role of supervisor during an identification parade?

An impartial police official Signup and view all the answers

How many individuals, in addition to the suspect, should be present in a parade who have a similar general physical appearance?

At least eight Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to be present as an observer during an identification parade?

The suspect's legal representative Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded if more than one witness takes part in the identification parade?

Office numbers and names of officials who guarded over witnesses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of photograph identification?

To conduct a fair identification parade Signup and view all the answers

How many photographs should be displayed to a witness during photograph identification?

At least nine Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of an identification parade?

To test the witness's ability to recognise the alleged perpetrator Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important principle of an identification parade?

To guarantee fairness towards the suspect Signup and view all the answers

Which method of identification must be utilized in South Africa even if one-way vision glass windows are not available?

Using a distinctive number on a board Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of requiring physical contact during the identification process?

To eliminate any possibility of misunderstanding Signup and view all the answers

What should witnesses be advised about before participating in an identification parade?

They should not confer with other witnesses Signup and view all the answers

What should the supervisor record on the SAP 329 during the identification process?

The time taken by the witness to identify the person Signup and view all the answers

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