Extra-territorial Jurisdiction in South African Courts

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Under the Diplomatic and Privileges Act, when can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a diplomat accused of committing an offence?

If the offence is committed in a public place.

If the offence has international implications.

If the diplomat is accused of a serious crime.

If the foreign State waives diplomatic immunity for the diplomat. (correct)

According to the Correctional Services Act, when will a South African court have jurisdiction over a person who gains unauthorized access to a Department of Correctional Services computer outside South Africa?

When the act is committed within South African borders.

When the act affects national security.

When a South African citizen is involved.

When physical presence is established in South Africa. (correct)

In which scenario can a South African court assume jurisdiction under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act?

The offence is committed on an international flight.

The act has international repercussions.

The offender is a South African citizen.

The result of the offence has an effect in South Africa. (correct)

What condition must be met for a South African court to assume jurisdiction under the Correctional Services Act?

Physical presence in South Africa. Signup and view all the answers

How can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits an electronic offence as per the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act?

If the person carries on business in South Africa. Signup and view all the answers

When can a South African court not assume jurisdiction over a diplomat under the Diplomatic and Privileges Act?

When the diplomat has diplomatic immunity. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation will a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits crimes against humanity outside South Africa?

If the person is a South African citizen Signup and view all the answers

Under which Act will a South African court have jurisdiction over individuals involved in corrupt activities outside of South Africa?

The Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act Signup and view all the answers

When will a South African court take jurisdiction over a person who commits terrorist acts aimed at South African citizens abroad?

If the terrorist act is directed at government facilities abroad Signup and view all the answers

Under which Act would a South African court have jurisdiction over a citizen involved in mercenary activities in another country?

The Prohibition of Mercenary Activities and Regulation of Certain Activities in Countries of Armed Conflict Act Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would a South African court have jurisdiction over a person who commits sexual offences outside South Africa?

If the person commits the offense on a South African ship Signup and view all the answers

Which Act enables South African courts to address human trafficking involving women and children?

The Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Under the Diplomatic and Privileges Act, when can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a diplomat accused of committing an offence?

According to the Correctional Services Act, when will a South African court have jurisdiction over a person who gains unauthorized access to a Department of Correctional Services computer outside South Africa?

In which scenario can a South African court assume jurisdiction under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act?

What condition must be met for a South African court to assume jurisdiction under the Correctional Services Act?

How can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits an electronic offence as per the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act?

When can a South African court not assume jurisdiction over a diplomat under the Diplomatic and Privileges Act?

In which situation will a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits crimes against humanity outside South Africa?

Under which Act will a South African court have jurisdiction over individuals involved in corrupt activities outside of South Africa?

When will a South African court take jurisdiction over a person who commits terrorist acts aimed at South African citizens abroad?

Under which Act would a South African court have jurisdiction over a citizen involved in mercenary activities in another country?

In which scenario would a South African court have jurisdiction over a person who commits sexual offences outside South Africa?

Which Act enables South African courts to address human trafficking involving women and children?

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