Maritime Crimes Jurisdiction

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In which court can a perpetrator charged with kidnapping be tried according to section 90(6)?

Only in the high court

In any district or regional division court where the person was conveyed or concealed (correct)

In a specialized court for serious crimes

Only in the magistrate's court

What does section 90(7) establish regarding the jurisdiction of a magistrate’s court?

It limits the jurisdiction of the magistrate’s court to only local offenses

It grants jurisdiction based on the severity of the offense

It expands the jurisdiction to include offenses committed beyond the local limits of the district (correct)

It excludes all offenses committed outside the local district from its jurisdiction

When can a Director of Public Prosecutions direct criminal proceedings to commence in a magistrate’s court?

If the offenses fall under federal jurisdiction

When there is no high court available for trial

Only when the offenses are minor misdemeanors

When the perpetrator has committed offenses within different districts (correct)

How does section 90(8) expand the jurisdiction of a regional division in criminal cases?

By granting jurisdiction if the offense falls within a regional division Signup and view all the answers

What does section 90(9) indicate about the application of section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Act in trials?

It enforces section 125 for all trial preparations Signup and view all the answers

How does section 90(8) relate to the jurisdiction of a Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)?

It aligns with the DPP's decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can a perpetrator be tried by a court of district or regional court as if the offence had been committed within that district or regional division?

If the offence is begun or completed within the district or regional division. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can a perpetrator be tried in any of several jurisdictions if it is uncertain where the offence was committed?

If it is uncertain in which jurisdiction an act, omission, or event related to the offence took place. Signup and view all the answers

When can a perpetrator charged with theft of property be tried by the court of any district or regional division?

If the perpetrator had part of the property in possession on arrest. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can a perpetrator be tried by a court of any district or regional division where an act, omission, or event related to the offence took place?

If the offence involved theft of property or obtaining property by an offence. Signup and view all the answers

What specific circumstance allows a district court or regional division to assume jurisdiction when an act, omission, or event related to the offence took place in their area?

When it is uncertain in which jurisdiction an act, omission, or event took place. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can a perpetrator be tried by a court of any district or regional division where he or she has part of the property in possession on arrest?

If any property related to the offence was in possession of the perpetrator on arrest. Signup and view all the answers

Maritime Crimes Jurisdiction - MCA Section 90

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In which court can a perpetrator charged with kidnapping be tried according to section 90(6)?

What does section 90(7) establish regarding the jurisdiction of a magistrate’s court?

When can a Director of Public Prosecutions direct criminal proceedings to commence in a magistrate’s court?

How does section 90(8) expand the jurisdiction of a regional division in criminal cases?

What does section 90(9) indicate about the application of section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Act in trials?

How does section 90(8) relate to the jurisdiction of a Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)?

In what circumstances can a perpetrator be tried by a court of district or regional court as if the offence had been committed within that district or regional division?

Under what circumstance can a perpetrator be tried in any of several jurisdictions if it is uncertain where the offence was committed?

When can a perpetrator charged with theft of property be tried by the court of any district or regional division?

Under what circumstance can a perpetrator be tried by a court of any district or regional division where an act, omission, or event related to the offence took place?

What specific circumstance allows a district court or regional division to assume jurisdiction when an act, omission, or event related to the offence took place in their area?

Under what circumstance can a perpetrator be tried by a court of any district or regional division where he or she has part of the property in possession on arrest?

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