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Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act [No. 32 of 2007].

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South Africa
Elimination of forced labour
2007-12-13
National
Law, Act

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Extensively amends the laws relating to sexual offences including by re-enforcing penalties and providing extra protection for children and persons with disabilities. Also contains provision with respect to the trafficking of persons for sexual purposes.
Amends the following laws:
- Magistrates' Courts Act, 1944
- Sexual Offences Act, 1957
- Correctional Services Act, 1959
- Prescription Act, 1969
- Criminal Procedure Act, 1977
- Child Care Act, 1983
- Prevention of Family Violence Act, 1993
- Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996
- Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1997
- Witness Protection Act, 1998
- Prevention of Organized Crime Act, 1998
- Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Act, 1998
- Private Security Industry Regulation Act, 2001
- Immigration Act, 2002
- Explosives Act, 2003

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    Date of entry into force
    2007-12-16
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    Date of gradual entry into force
    2008-06-16
    Chapter 6
    Date of gradual entry into force
    2008-03-21
    Chapter 5

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