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What is one of the reasons for the extra-territorial reach of the offence of high treason in South Africa?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What authority allows for the extra-territorial reach of high treason in South Africa?
What authority allows for the extra-territorial reach of high treason in South Africa?
What factor determines why a person who commits theft in another country can be tried in South Africa?
What factor determines why a person who commits theft in another country can be tried in South Africa?
In which situation can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits an offence on-board a foreign aircraft?
In which situation can a South African court assume jurisdiction over a person who commits an offence on-board a foreign aircraft?
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?
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?
Which Act allows a South African court to assume jurisdiction over offences committed in Antarctica?
Which Act allows a South African court to assume jurisdiction over offences committed in Antarctica?
When can a South African court assume jurisdiction over conspiratorial acts committed in several countries?
When can a South African court assume jurisdiction over conspiratorial acts committed in several countries?
In what situation can a South African court assume procedural jurisdiction over South African diplomats who have immunity from prosecution in a foreign country?
In what situation can a South African court assume procedural jurisdiction over South African diplomats who have immunity from prosecution in a foreign country?
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?
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?
