Deputy Chair, I wish to indicate to the hon member that there is the criminal justice review process by the state and there is also a parallel process which is very interesting. Government and big business have established working groups which include an anti-crime initiative consisting of the anti-crime leadership forum which has four working groups. The working group on the review of the criminal justice system is one of them.
The analysis and recommendations which arise from the review undertaken by the working group are the product of extensive and focused consultations including onsite visits with many and varied relevant stakeholders across the criminal justice system. A report of government and big business's working group with recommendations on certain governance structures of the Cabinet's justice, crime prevention and security cluster was presented to the interministerial committee in August and October.
The interministerial committee has considered the report and made recommendations to the justice, crime prevention and security Cabinet committee. We are hoping that in time, after Cabinet has considered this report, we will bring something to Parliament. Let me say that there is a simultaneous process relating to the review of the criminal justice system which is taking place and that it is intersectorial and interdepartmental. From our side, as Justice, the key driver is the director-general. This process deals with ongoing research and various interventions to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system. That process has not been concluded.
It is necessary for the House to be informed that various short-term solutions were identified during both processes. It is within this context that the justice, crime prevention and security cluster continues to co- operate to find the best ways to deal with the challenge of crime prevention. I thank you.