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Common-Law Specific Offences: High Treason

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What is one of the reasons for the extra-territorial reach of the offence of high treason in South Africa?

To maintain diplomatic relations with other countries

To allow dual citizenship for South African citizens

To discourage South African citizens from traveling abroad

To deter acts of treason against the South African state (correct)

Why can a person who commits theft in another country be tried by a South African court?

Because the person has brought the stolen object into South Africa (correct)

Because the person is a South African citizen

Due to lack of extradition treaties between South Africa and other countries

Because it is impossible for other countries to prosecute theft cases

Under what circumstances can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits an offence on an aircraft?

Only if the offence is committed on a foreign aircraft over South African land

Regardless of where the offence is committed

Only if the offence is committed after the aircraft lands in South Africa

If the offence is committed on a South African or foreign aircraft over South African land or territorial waters (correct)

Why might a South African court have jurisdiction over a person who commits an offence on-board a South African aircraft outside the borders of South Africa?

To establish a global legal precedent for aviation offences Signup and view all the answers

What authority allows for the extra-territorial reach of high treason in South Africa?

South African domestic laws Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines why a person who commits theft in another country can be tried in South Africa?

The act of bringing the stolen object into South Africa Signup and view all the answers

In which situation can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits an offence on-board a foreign aircraft?

If the offender is physically present in South Africa Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a South African citizen who commits an offence on-board a South African ship berthed in a foreign port?

If the offender is found within the territorial borders of any South African court Signup and view all the answers

Which Act allows a South African court to assume jurisdiction over offences committed in Antarctica?

South African Citizens in Antarctica Act Signup and view all the answers

When can a South African court assume jurisdiction over conspiratorial acts committed in several countries?

When there is no substantial link to South Africa Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can a South African court assume procedural jurisdiction over South African diplomats who have immunity from prosecution in a foreign country?

If they are beneficiaries of immunity from prosecution due to their official status Signup and view all the answers

According to section 110A(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, under what condition can the NDPP prosecute State officials for offences committed in foreign countries?

If the offences are also considered illegal under South African law Signup and view all the answers