Aspirant Prosecutor Programme Study Guide 2025 (Part 4) PDF

[Authentic (genuine)] ================================= 1. When a person discovered a document and the witness has been requested to bring the said document before court. 2. When the court takes judicial notice of the document; 3. When the parties admit the authenticity of the document; 4...

[Authentic (genuine)] ================================= 1. When a person discovered a document and the witness has been requested to bring the said document before court. 2. When the court takes judicial notice of the document; 3. When the parties admit the authenticity of the document; 4. When a statute provides for an exception. [Generally admissible] ================================== [STATUTORY PROVISIONS:] =================================== - Includes any book, pamphlet, letter, circular letter, list, record, placard or poster (s 246 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977)) - Includes any newspaper, periodical, book, pamphlet, letter, circular letter, list, record, placard or poster (s 247 Criminal Procedure Act, 1977) - Includes any device by means of which information is recorded or stored (s 221(5) Criminal Procedure Act, 1977) - Includes any book, map, plan, drawing, or photograph and 'statement' includes any representation of fact, whether made in words or otherwise (s 33 of the Civil Proceedings Evidence Act, 1965 (Act No 25 of 1965) as made applicable in criminal proceedings by s 222 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977) [MEDICAL EVIDENCE -- J88] =====================================