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?

<p>An impartial police official (D)</p> 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?

<p>At least eight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The suspect's legal representative (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Office numbers and names of officials who guarded over witnesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To conduct a fair identification parade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>At least nine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of an identification parade?

<p>To test the witness's ability to recognise the alleged perpetrator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important principle of an identification parade?

<p>To guarantee fairness towards the suspect (B)</p> 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?

<p>Using a distinctive number on a board (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To eliminate any possibility of misunderstanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They should not confer with other witnesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The time taken by the witness to identify the person (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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