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The document outlines key components of a criminal trial, including the roles of opening statements, evidence in chief, and cross-examination. It discusses the legal principles governing these elements, such as the purpose of a trial within a trial and the distinctions between admissibility and weight of evidence. Additionally, it addresses the responsibilities of the prosecutor and defense during the trial process.

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The document outlines key components of a criminal trial, including the roles of opening statements, evidence in chief, and cross-examination. It discusses the legal principles governing these elements, such as the purpose of a trial within a trial and the distinctions between admissibility and weight of evidence. Additionally, it addresses the responsibilities of the prosecutor and defense during the trial process.

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Tutorial 2

1. Describe the process of a criminal trial ( in an exam, you


will have a set of facts, and you will have to use this info in
your answer)
2. What is the purpose of an opening statement?
3. Why, in a criminal case, should a prosecutor not refer to
incriminating statements in the opening statement?
4. In a criminal trial, when will the defence male its opening
statement?
5. What is the purpose of evidence in chief?
6. Discuss the legal basis for evidence in chief
7. May leading questions be asked in evidence in chief? Discuss
8. What is the purpose and function of cross examination?
9. Discuss the rules that govern cross examination
10. Is the opposing party compelled to cross examine each
witness? Discuss
11. What is the purpose and function of Re examination?
12. What is the purpose of a trial within a trial?
13. Discuss the procedure of a trial within a trial
14. Explain the distinction between admissibility and
weight of evidence
15. Explain the distinction between the burden of proof
and the evidentiary burden

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