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The policy reason for the exclusion of similar-fact evidence is that its prejudicial effect outweighs its probative value. Evidence of a previous conviction of the accused would be highly prejudicial, but it would have low probative value. Other possible reasons for exclusion are listed below:
A subsequent remedial measure is an improvement, repair, or safety measure made after an injury has occurred. FRE 407 [dead link ] prohibits the admission of evidence of subsequent remedial measures to show defendant's (1) negligence; (2) culpable conduct; (3) a defect in defendant's product; (4) defect in the design of defendant's product; or (5) the need for a warning or instruction.
Commonwealth Relations (Temporary Provision) Act, 1961: The Republic of South Africa Constitution Act, 1961, came into force on 31 May 1961, and the Union of South Africa became the Republic of South Africa, but the existing Parliament continued without an election. 42: Defence Further Amendment Act, 1961: 43: Iron and Steel Industry Amendment ...
Section 3(3) of the act states "If required to do so by the chairman of a commission a witness shall, before giving evidence, take an oath or make an affirmation, which oath or affirmation shall be administered by the chairman of the commission or such official of the commission as the chairman may designate".
The question of whether the contractual exclusion of a hospital's liability for damages caused by the gross negligence of its nursing staff was in conflict with the public interest was accordingly not relevant to the instant matter; furthermore, even if that were the case, it would not entail the automatic invalidity of the relevant clause.
The South African Protection of State Information Bill, formerly named the Protection of Information Bill and commonly referred to as the Secrecy Bill, [1] is a highly controversial piece of proposed legislation which aims to regulate the, protection and dissemination of state information, weighing state interests up against transparency and freedom of expression. [2]
This is a list of acts enacted by the Parliament of South Africa from its establishment in 1910 to the present. List of acts of the Parliament of South Africa, 1910–1919; List of acts of the Parliament of South Africa, 1920–1929; List of acts of the Parliament of South Africa, 1930–1939; List of acts of the Parliament of South Africa ...
"subordinate legislation made in terms of a provincial Act"; and "legislation that was in force when the Constitution took effect and that is administered by a provincial government." [6] There are a large number and variety of statutes in South Africa—including Acts, ordinances, proclamations, by-laws, rules and regulations.