This document, presented by RCP Jakkie Wessels, Regional Court President for the Limpopo Regional Division, on 29 August 2023, outlines the key amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007. It highlights important changes to the Criminal Procedure Act, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Act, with a focus on enhancing protections for vulnerable witnesses and improving access to justice. Key updates include the expansion of offences such as incest and sexual intimidation, new provisions for the National Register for Sex Offenders, and the use of audiovisual links and intermediaries for witnesses with disabilities. These amendments are designed to strengthen the legal framework and ensure a fairer process for those involved in sexual offence trials.
Publication Year:
2023