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What does the principle of universal jurisdiction allow a South African court to do?
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?
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?
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)?
Which act in South Africa relates to Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters)?
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What is a serious violation according to the Extradition Act procedures?
What is a serious violation according to the Extradition Act procedures?
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In the context of international law, what does the principle of passive personality relate to?
In the context of international law, what does the principle of passive personality relate to?
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