Question: Jackson has been arrested for and is charged with armed robbery and theft. He is in the police holding cells awaiting his first appearance in

Jackson has been arrested for and is charged with armed robbery and theft. He is in the police holding cells awaiting his first appearance in court. In terms of the Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977, the police officer investigating the case has ordered the taking of blood samples and palm-prints from Jackson; to which he has vehemently resisted without success. When the matter goes to court, Jackson's attorney intends to challenge the taking of blood samples and palm-prints from his client without his consent on the ground that such a process is a flagrant violation of Jackson's constitutional guarantee against self-incrimination as per the Namibian Constitution. Do you agree with Jackson's (the accused) attorney? With reference to statute and case law, discuss and substantiate your

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