Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill [B22 – 2019]

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services invites you to submit written submissions on the Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill [B22 – 2019].

The purpose of the recognition of Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill is to:
▪ Amend the Prescription Act, 1969, so as to extend the list of sexual offences in respect of which prescription does not commence to run under certain circumstances regarding a debt that is based on the alleged commission of any of those sexual offences;
▪ Amend the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to extend the list of sexual offences in respect of which a prosecution may be instituted after a period of 20 years has lapsed since the date of the alleged commission of the sexual offence; and

Submissions must be received by no later than 28 February 2020.

Please indicate your interest in making a verbal presentation. Public hearings will be held in Parliament.  

Comments can be emailed to Mr V Ramaano at [email protected] by no later than Friday, 28 February 2020

Enquiries can be directed to Mr V Ramaano on tel (021) 403-3820 or cell 083 709 8427

Issued by Hon. Mr BG Magwanishe, MP, Chairperson: PC on Justice and Correctional Services