Universal Jurisdiction in South African Law
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What does the principle of universal jurisdiction allow a South African court to do?

  • Assume jurisdiction only if the crime was committed within South Africa.
  • Assume jurisdiction only over South African nationals accused of crimes against humanity.
  • Assume jurisdiction based on the nationality of the perpetrator or victim.
  • Assume jurisdiction over any person accused of a crime against humanity worldwide. (correct)

    • In what Act is the extra-territorial jurisdiction of South African courts regarding crimes against humanity statutorily defined?

  • Implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Act
  • Implementation of the Geneva Conventions Act
  • Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Act (correct)
  • Implementation of the United Nations Charter Act

    • Under what principle can a South African court have jurisdiction over a national who has committed an offence in a foreign country?

  • Principle of *universal cooperation*
  • Principle of *complementarity*
  • Principle of *sovereign immunity*
  • Principle of *active personality* (correct)

    • Which act in South Africa relates to Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters)?

    <p>Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a serious violation according to the Extradition Act procedures?

    <p>Abducting/kidnapping an accused from a foreign state to stand trial in South Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of international law, what does the principle of passive personality relate to?

    <p>It grants jurisdiction based on the nationality of the victim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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