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ZAF-2013-L-94052
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Title_of_text
Prevention of Combating and Torture of Persons Act, [No. 13 of 2013].
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
South Africa
Subjects (Classification)
Human rights
Adopted on (Date of text)
2013-07-29
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Gives effect to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Implements section 12(1)(d) of the Constitution. Provides for the offence of torture of persons, sets out penalties and provides for the prevention and combating of torture within South Africa and across its borders.
Basic Text region
Basic text(s)
1996-05-08 (ZAF-1996-C-45811)
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa [No. 108 of 1996].
Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1977-04-21 (ZAF-1977-L-85628)
Criminal Procedure Act [Act No. 51 of 1977].
Amended text(s)
1998 (ZAF-1998-L-93822)
Prevention of Organised Crime Act, 1998 [No. 121 of 1998].
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
South African Government Information
Country
South Africa
URL
http://www.info.gov.za
File
ZAF94052.pdf (PDF of Act)