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)?

  • 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?

    <p>By granting jurisdiction if the offense falls within a regional division</p> 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?

    <p>It enforces section 125 for all trial preparations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It aligns with the DPP's decision-making process</p> 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?

    <p>If the offence is begun or completed within the district or regional division.</p> 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?

    <p>If it is uncertain in which jurisdiction an act, omission, or event related to the offence took place.</p> 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?

    <p>If the perpetrator had part of the property in possession on arrest.</p> 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?

    <p>If the offence involved theft of property or obtaining property by an offence.</p> 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?

    <p>When it is uncertain in which jurisdiction an act, omission, or event took place.</p> 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?

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

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