Answer to Question #160078 in English for Law6.8

Question

Question 6

Which one of the following statements about the limitation of fundamental rights in terms of the 

Constitution, 1996 is correct?

(1) None of the fundamental rights contained in the Bill of Rights can be limited under any

circumstances.

(2) There is a limitation applicable in the case of "discrimination" since only unfair discrimination 

will be unconstitutional.

(3) No provision is made for a limitation where one fundamental right is in direct conflict with 

another.

(4) The right to human dignity may be suspended when the state declares a state of emergency.

Question 7

Certain rights contained in the Bill of Rights are non-derogable. Which one of the following rights 

is protected in its entirety?

(1) right to equality

(2) right to life

(3) right to privacy

(4) right to property

Question 8

Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:

Francis frequently goes to the Arts and Crafts Market in Johannesburg with her friends. One 

Saturday, as she is walking in Juta Street, a man approaches her and grabs her handbag out of 

her hands. Francis starts chasing the man and shouts for help. A number of bystanders succeed 

in chasing the man down and the police are called. The police arrest the man, who is identified 

as Robert Beukes, for theft. 

Who will decide if Robert will be tried in the Magistrate’s Court for theft after looking at all the 

evidence presented by the police?

(1) magistrate

(2) state attorney

(3) state prosecutor

(4) state advocate

Answer 1

Question 6: (1)

Question 7: (2)

Question 8: (3)