CLEAN : Suu Kyi's lawyer: trial adjourned once again due to internet disruption

CLEAN : Suu Kyi's lawyer: trial adjourned once again due to internet disruption

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The transcript discusses the challenges of conducting video conferencing for legal hearings, particularly focusing on a case adjourned to April 1st. It highlights the political context where leaders face charges and questions the fairness of trials. The discussion includes legal principles regarding evidence admissibility, emphasizing that confessions under arrest cannot be used in court. The transcript concludes with an application to the court to avoid video conferencing for trials.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the hearing adjourned to April 1st?

Because it was a public holiday

Due to technical issues with video conferencing

To coincide with a significant political event

As a strategic move by the defense

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding the trials of the winning party leaders?

The trials are being held in a foreign country

The trials are being conducted in secret

The defendants are not receiving fair trials

The trials are being delayed indefinitely

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what is essential for defendants?

The right to a fair trial

Access to free legal representation

The right to a public trial

The right to choose their judge

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Evidence Act say about confessions made under arrest?

They are admissible only in civil cases

They are inadmissible as evidence

They can be used if the defendant agrees

They are always admissible in court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it proposed that the trial should not be conducted via video conferencing?

It compromises the fairness of the trial

It is too expensive

It is not technologically feasible

It is against the law