Discuss the burden and standard of proof as well as the proof of previous convictions during the
course of a bail application. (15 marks )
Question 2 An inexperienced prosecutor in the lower court formulates a murder charge as follows:
‘The accused is guilty of a crime in that the accused did intentionally and unlawfully cause the death
of a human being’. In terms of section 84(1), and notwithstanding sections 86(1) and 88, is the
charge formulated in sufficient detail? (15 marks)
Question 3 There are three mechanisms provided in the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 to secure the
attendance of a child offender at a preliminary inquiry. Discuss these fully. (20 marks)ook is