Question NW2197 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
28 June 2022 - NW2197
Horn, Mr W to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(a) What is the current status of the drafting of the enabling regulations in respect of the (i) Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Act 13 of 2021, (ii) Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act, Act 12 of 2021, and (iii) Domestic Violence Amendment Act, Act 14 of 2021, and (b) by what date will the enabling regulations be (i) published and (ii) enforced in each case?
Reply:
a) The draft Regulations in respect of (i) Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Act 13 of 2021, (ii) Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act, Act 12 of 2021 have been prepared and consulted on, while the Regulations on the Domestic Violence Amendment Act, Act 14 of 2021 are still undergoing public consultation.
b) It is envisaged that the three (3) Acts and their related Regulations will be proclaimed and published for commencement as from 31 July 2022.