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What is the process for removing the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions according to the text?
What is the process for removing the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions according to the text?
- Both houses of Parliament must vote in favor of removal (correct)
- The National Assembly alone has the power to remove them
- The President can unilaterally remove them without any parliamentary approval
- A committee of legal experts decides on the removal
Which two bodies make up the Parliament based on the text?
Which two bodies make up the Parliament based on the text?
- The Senate and the House of Representatives
- The House of Commons and the House of Lords
- The National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (correct)
- The Congress and the Supreme Court
What is the role of Parliament in approving the removal of the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions according to the text?
What is the role of Parliament in approving the removal of the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions according to the text?
- Parliament must approve or disapprove the removal through a vote (correct)
- Parliament has no say in the removal process
- Parliament only advises the President but cannot approve removal
- Parliament's opinion is considered but not binding
Under what circumstances can the President remove the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions?
Under what circumstances can the President remove the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions?
Why is it significant that both houses of Parliament are involved in the removal process of the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions?
Why is it significant that both houses of Parliament are involved in the removal process of the National Director or a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions?
What is the main responsibility of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) according to the text?
What is the main responsibility of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) according to the text?
In what situation may the Minister of Justice ask the NDPP for reasons for acting?
In what situation may the Minister of Justice ask the NDPP for reasons for acting?
What is the level of independence of the NDPP when it comes to prosecution decisions?
What is the level of independence of the NDPP when it comes to prosecution decisions?
Who is ultimately responsible for overseeing the Prosecuting Authority according to the text?
Who is ultimately responsible for overseeing the Prosecuting Authority according to the text?
What is the authority of Provincial Directors of Public Prosecutions (DPPs) within their provinces according to the text?
What is the authority of Provincial Directors of Public Prosecutions (DPPs) within their provinces according to the text?
How does the text describe the relationship between the NDPP and DPPs in terms of control?
How does the text describe the relationship between the NDPP and DPPs in terms of control?
Who has the authority to appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
Who has the authority to appoint the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
What qualifications are required for someone to be appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
What qualifications are required for someone to be appointed as the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
What is the maximum term limit for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
What is the maximum term limit for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
Which process allows for an extension of the term of office for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
Which process allows for an extension of the term of office for the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
In terms of prosecution authority, who holds the ultimate power in the National Prosecuting Authority?
In terms of prosecution authority, who holds the ultimate power in the National Prosecuting Authority?
Who is responsible for the appointment of Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions?
Who is responsible for the appointment of Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions?
