Acts

The purpose of the Rapid Response Team is to urgently attend to the pending and reported cases in the criminal justice system where hate crimes have been committed against LGBTI persons.

We, the people of South Africa, recognise the injustices of our past; honour those who suffered for justice and freedom in our land; Respect those who have worked to build and develop our country; and Believe that South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity.

The Bill aims to give effect to the Republic’s obligations in terms of the Constitution and international human rights instruments concerning racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in accordance with international law obligations.

The Act comprehensively and extensively reviews and amends all aspects of the laws and the implementation of the laws relating to sexual offences, and deals with all legal aspects of or relating to sexual offences in a single statute.

The consolidation of democracy in our country requires the eradication of social and economic inequalities, especially those that are systemic in nature, which were generated in our history of colonialism, apartheid and patriarchy, and which brought pain and suffering to the great majority of our people.

This Act amends the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act of 2007, with particular reference to children of certain ages engaging in consensual sexual acts with each other; to procedures related to the National Register for Sex Offenders; and also to provide for the expungement of the criminal records of certain persons.