Discuss the circumstances under which, and the extent to which, the character of the accused may become relevant in criminal cases.
(b) Explain, and apply to a set of facts, the effect of the provisions of section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Act 55 of 1977 on evidence of the character of the accused.
(c) Explain, and apply to a set of facts, the effect of the provisions of section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Act 55 of 1977 on evidence of the character of the accused.
(d) Explain, and apply to a set of facts, the effect of the provisions of Section 2(2) of the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act 121 of 1998.
(e) Discuss the circumstances under which, and the extent to which, the character of
opposition witnesses may become relevant in criminal cases.
(f) Discuss the circumstances under which, and the extent to which, the character of the complainant may become relevant in criminal cases, in particular sexual offences and crimin iniuria cases and the effect of section 227 of the Criminal Procedure Act 55 of 1977.
(g) Discuss the circumstances under which, and the extent to which, the character of the parties may become relevant in civil cases.
(l) Know and understand the contents of Schwikkard & Mosaka: Chapter 6 (pages 55-69
