Justice and Correctional Services
Traditional Courts Bill: legal opinion; SAPS on Criminal Record System; DoJ&CD on National Register for Sex Offenders
17 Mar 2021
In this virtual meeting, the Committee was advised on the constitutionality of the Traditional Courts Bill. It was also briefed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on issues relating to the possible transfer of the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Investigations into Master’s Office, Office of State Attorney & COVID-19 related cases
16 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, 16 March 2021
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks), the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) presented a joint report to the Committee in a virtual meeting to discuss the investigations into the Masters’ Office, the Office ...
Justice and Correctional Services
(Subcommittee) Management of Remand Detainees; with Deputy Minister
12 Mar 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) reported on its management of remand detainees, with a particular focus on remand detainees with bail of less than R1 000, and on the management of COVID-19 in remand detention.
Overcrowding remained a challenge in DCS facilities. As of 22 February, ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Domestic Violence Amendment Bill: deliberations
11 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, 11 March 2021
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services met on a virtual platform to deliberate the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill.
The Committee had previously suggested certain amendments to the working document which had necessitated revisions by the Department of ...
Justice and Correctional Services
SAHRC vacancies: interviews day 2
10 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services [NA]
Media Statement: Justice and Correctional Services Committee Shortlists Candidates for SAHRC
The Committee interviewed the shortlisted candidates in a virtual meeting to fill two full-time positions at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The vacancies arose following the death ...
Justice and Correctional Services
SAHRC vacancies: interviews day 1
9 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, 09 March 2021
Media Statement: Justice and Correctional Services Committee Shortlists Candidates for SAHRC
The Committee interviewed the shortlisted candidates in a virtual meeting to fill two full-time positions at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). The vacancies arose following the ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Bill: deliberations
5 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, 05 March 2021
The Committee was briefed by legal drafters from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) on proposed amendments and new options drafted for the Committee to consider in Working Document 4 of the Bill. The second part of ...
Justice and Correctional Services
(Sub-Committee) Correctional Services Interventions/Rescue Plans; with Deputy Minister
5 Mar 2021
The Sub-Committee received a briefing in a virtual meeting from the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on interventions and rescue plans, focusing on key areas. There had been specific issues since 2019, and the Department was being given a chance in the meeting to explain why no significant progress had ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Domestic Violence Amendment Bill: deliberations
3 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services
The Committee received a briefing on the first working document of the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) Amendment Bill with proposals for changes based on the public submissions and Committee deliberations. The Committee deliberated on definitional amendments and additions and the effects that ...
Justice and Correctional Services
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Bill: deliberations
2 Mar 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, 02 March 2021
The Committee dealt with Working Document 3 of the Bill containing proposed amendments based on public comments as well as Committee concerns from its previous meeting. The amendments focussed on in Part 1 of the Document were on the ...