6. In terms of the Department's legislative programme, the Department intends bringing legislation to Parliament that is aimed at transforming the magistracy. Also, the Department aims to introduce legislation to provide for the appointment of a Solicitor-General, as this is crucial for the transformation of State Legal Services. The Department is also considering increasing the monetary jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court, which has been R100 000 for a very long time. Similarly, consideration will be given to increasing the monetary jurisdiction of the Regional Courts.