“Witness” is an American film made in 1985 produced by Australian film maker Peter Weir; he has successfully conveyed many themes‚ issues and concepts in this film. The opening scene of the film “Witness” establishes many features of the film. These features include the camera shots‚ camera angles‚ light‚ sound‚ and dialogue‚ positioning of characters and setting. The opening scene is significant as it examines the concepts of ; how the peaceful Amish communities are marginalised and isolated from
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"Witness" is a thriller‚ which was directed by Peter Weir and released in 1985. The film centres around the Amish community who live in Pennsylvania‚ and a young Amish boy‚ Samuel‚ and his widowed mother‚ Rachel‚ who are caught up in the clash between two very different worlds. One world is the modern‚ American‚ consumerist world‚ focused on money‚ property and individual success‚ and the other is the contrasting world of the Amish which is focused on serving their community. This clash between the
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EVIDENCE Scope of Law on Evidence 1. Prescribes the manner of presenting evidence (Burden of Proof‚ rules 131-132); 2.Fixes the qualification and privilege of witnesses and the mode of examining them (Rule 132); 3.Determines among the probative matters‚ things which are logically and in their nature evidential‚ and what classes of things shall not be received. This excluding function of rules of exclusion is the chief characteristic of our law on evidence (Rules of Admissibility
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Traffic accidents are a major cause of death and injuries world wide‚ but while they are declining in many parts of the developed world‚ fatalities are still on the rise in many developing countries including India. In our state more than half of the road accident victims are in the age group of 20 to 55‚ the key wage earning and child raising age group. The loss of the main bread winner and head of household due to death or disability can be catastrophic‚ leading to lower living standards and poverty
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the age of four have been involved in a gun accident. That is almost one child a week. This week a 2-year-old in South Carolina found a gun in the back seat of the car he was riding in and accidentally shot his grandmother‚ who was sitting in the passenger seat (Ingraham n.p.). This is one of many reasons children are involved in gun accidents. Adults leave guns out where kids are able to reach them and they shoot someone or themselves. Another accident that occurred in Pennsylvania happened when
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the hand is for the taking of human life. We believe it is wrong to take a life. That is only for God.” The conflicting notions and difference between cultures is thoroughly represented throughout Peter Weir’s stunning and thematically moving film ‘Witness’ in which two different worlds with two different value systems are profoundly presented to its viewers. Having a sense of belonging is essential to identity; it is a basic human instinct to belong and to have faith in certain beliefs‚ the preoccupations
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How to prevent car accidents Car accidents happen every day‚ and while some are inevitable‚ many are preventable. Although‚ in recent years‚ a number of innovative campaigns have been arranged to avoid car accidents‚ car crashes occur frequently. Mostly‚ car accidents occur due to rash and careless driving. Road accidents also happen sometimes due to disorderliness and lack of patience. So how can you prevent a car accident? The answer is very simple‚ use common sense and obey the rules of the
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your vehicle‚ fiddling with the stereo‚ or anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.” The state does not do enough to protect people from distracted driving. The number one reason for teen’s death aged 13-19 is auto accidents. Their lack of experience on the road gives them higher chances of a car crash. “Every day‚ countless drivers‚ particularly teenagers and young adults‚ drive with their eyes on a screen rather than the road.” The main reason for distracted driving
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to be taken for Preventing Road Accidents • Most important method to bring down accidents is strict enforcement ofspeed limits.90 % of accidents can be avoided by strict enforcement ofspeed limits. • Heavy Penalty should be imposed on ALL those who cross speed limits. Ifthis is strictly implemented‚ nobody will dare to go at high speed. • Existing speed limits should be brought down further. • Heavy penalty should be imposed for those who cause accidents. • Tamper proof speed controllers
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Learning to ride a horse can be an exhilarating and exciting experience right from the word go but we also know that Horse Riding Accidents are just a fact of the sport - or are they? So what can you do to minimise the chances of Horse Riding Accidents and avoid getting hurt altogether?: Baggy Trousers are a "No No!" You may have noticed that traditional horse riding clothing is figure hugging and there are good safety reasons for this. Any clothing that is loose fitting or baggy runs the risk
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