A.
Presiding officers may conduct independent research on all aspects pertaining to a case.
B.
Presiding officers may not conduct research but they may command the parties to submit written opinions to aid the court in rendering decisions.
C.
All of the above.
D.
A & D above.
E.
Presiding officers may independently investigate the law, but not facts.
F.
According to Rule 31(1) of the Constitutional Court Rules, presiding officers may investigate factual material but only if it is easily ascertainable or general knowledge.
C
The correct answer is F. According to Rule 31(1) of the Constitutional Court Rules, presiding officers may investigate factual material, but only if it is easily ascertainable or general knowledge.
To arrive at this answer, you would need to refer to the Constitutional Court Rules and specifically Rule 31(1). This rule states that presiding officers have the authority to investigate factual material, but only if it is easily ascertainable or general knowledge. This means that they cannot conduct extensive research or independent investigations, but they can gather basic information to aid in making informed decisions.
By studying the relevant rules and regulations, you can find the correct answer to this question.