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QUESTION 2
A 6-year old child complainant testifies in a criminal case in which the accused is charged with kidnapping. The child explains that a piece of cloth was drawn over her head shortly after seeing her kidnapper's face. In South African law of evidence.
Will this complainant's evidence be relied upon by the court?
A.
Only if the court is satisfied that the witness's evidence is clear and satisfactory in every way.
B.
Only if the court is satisfied with the child's intelligence and character.
C.
Only if there is no obvious reason the child would be motivated to falsely identify her kidnapper.
D.
If the court is satisfied that there was a proper opportunity for the child to observe the face of the kidnapper.
E.
All of the above.
A 6-year old child complainant testifies in a criminal case in which the accused is charged with kidnapping. The child explains that a piece of cloth was drawn over her head shortly after seeing her kidnapper's face. In South African law of evidence.
Will this complainant's evidence be relied upon by the court?
A.
Only if the court is satisfied that the witness's evidence is clear and satisfactory in every way.
B.
Only if the court is satisfied with the child's intelligence and character.
C.
Only if there is no obvious reason the child would be motivated to falsely identify her kidnapper.
D.
If the court is satisfied that there was a proper opportunity for the child to observe the face of the kidnapper.
E.
All of the above.
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D. If the court is satisfied that there was a proper opportunity for the child to observe the face of the kidnapper.