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| 2010-08-12 | NAM-2010-L-85749 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Amendment Act (Act No. 13 of 2010).
Government Gazette, 2010-08-30, No. 4554
Act on-line, Parliament of Namibia (PDF) (consulted on 2011-01-10)
Amends the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to increase the maximum fines that may be imposed for certain offences; to increase the admission of guilt fine that may be paid in terms of a written notice or a summons; to make provision for the payment of admission of guilt fines after appearing in court; to further regulate the release of an accused on warning; to increase the fine that may be imposed on an accused after a conviction pursuant to a plea of guilty only; and to further provide for the protection of witnesses.
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Amended text(s):
1977 (NAM-1977-L-85750)
Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977). |
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| 2010-04-12 | NAM-2010-L-85752 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Prisons Amendment Act, 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010).
Act on-line, Parliament of Namibia (PDF) (consulted on 2011-01-10)
Amends the Prisons Act, 1998, so as to empower the Minister to amend the First Schedule to that Act and to substitute the First Schedule to that Act.
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Amended text(s):
1998-06-12 (NAM-1998-L-74658)
Prisons Act, 1998 (Act No. 17 of 1998) |
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| 2003-12-21 | NAM-2003-L-79053 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 2003 (No. 24 of 2003).
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, 2003-12-30, No. 3123, 6pp.
Act On-line, Legal Assistance Centre, Namibia, 6 pp. (PDF) (consulted on 2008-08-06)
Amends the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to provide for the making of special arrangements for vulnerable witnesses. Regulates the admissibility of certain unsworn or unaffirmed evidence and determines the weight to be attached to certain evidence. Makes provision for the manner of cross-examination of witnesses under a certain age. Provides for the admission as evidence of certain medical records as evidence and certain statements made out of court.
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Repealing text(s):
2004-12-09 (NAM-2004-L-74663)
Criminal Procedure Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004). |
Amended text(s):
1977 (NAM-1977-L-85750)
Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977). |
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| 2003-11-07 | NAM-2003-R-82556 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Domestic Violence Regulations (G.N. No. 235 of 2003).
Legislation, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa (PDF) (consulted on 2011-01-10)
Implements the Domestic Violence Act 2003. Provides, inter alia, for Protection Orders, notice for enquiry and procedure for enquiry as well as service of documents.
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Basic text(s):
2003-06-06 (NAM-2003-L-82553)
Combating of Domestic Violence Act, 2003 (Act No. 4 of 2003). |
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| 2003-07-31 | NAM-2003-L-79052 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Community Courts Act, 2003 (Act No. 10, 2003).
Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia, 2003-08-19, No. 3044, 15 pp.
Act On-line, Legal Assistance Centre, Namibia, 15 pp. (PDF) (consulted on 2008-08-06)
Provides for the recognition and establishment of community courts and the appointment of Justices and for clerks and messengers of court. Also provides for the application of customary law by community courts and for the jurisdiction of and procedure to be adopted by community courts and appeals.
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| 2003-07-16 | NAM-2003-L-84945 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Anti-Corruption Act, 2003 [No.8 of 2003].
Act on-line, Southern African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII) (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)
Establishes the Anti-Corruption Commission and provide for its functions. Provides for the prevention and punishment of corruption and makes provision for matters connected therewith.
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| 2003-06-06 | NAM-2003-L-82553 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Combating of Domestic Violence Act, 2003 (Act No. 4 of 2003).
Act on-line, Legal Assistance Centre, Namabia (consulted on 2009-12-21)
Act on-line, Centre for Human Rights, African Human Rigths Documents, University of Pretoria, South Africa (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)
Provides for the issuing of protection orders in domestic violence matters as well as for matters relating to domestic violence offences. Also provides for police duties in respect of domestic violence incidents. Amends the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977.
Date of entry into force: 2003-11-17
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Implementing text(s):
2003-11-07 (NAM-2003-R-82556)
Domestic Violence Regulations (G.N. No. 235 of 2003). |
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| 2001-08-14 | NAM-2001-R-90648 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Regulations made under the Police Act, 1990 (Act No. 19 of 1990).
Printed Separately, 47 pages (PDF of Regulations) (consulted on 2012-08-10)
CHAPTER 1 - FIXED ESTABLISHMENT, ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POLICE
2. Determination and distribution of establishment
3. Powers, duties and functions of the Inspector-General
4. Delegation of powers by Inspector-General
5. Conditions in regard to the filling of posts
6. Certificate of appointment
7. Promotion
8. Ranks, official designations, precedence and seniority in rank
9. Resignation
10. Discharge of member on account of ill-health under section 7(1) of the Act
11. Appeal against discharge on account of ill-health in terms of section 7(2) of the Act
12. Enquiry into fitness of member to remain in the Force or to retain his or her rank
13. Appeal against discharge or reduction of rank under section 8(2) of the Act
14. Certificate of service
CHAPTER II - DISCIPLINE
15. Offences against duty or discipline
16. Recording and investigation of complaints of misconduct against members and the institution of criminal disciplinary proceeding against such members
17. Disciplinary proceedings against members under section 18 of the Act
18. Penalties for misconduct
19. Appeal against conviction for misconduct and penalty
20. Repealed
21. Repealed
22. Conduct sheet
23. Prohibition on wearing of uniform during period of suspension
CHAPTER III - GENERAL
24. Board of Inquiry for administrative purpose
25. Deficiency, loss, damage or expenses
26. Payment by the public for police services
27. Deduction from salary
28. Dress, uniform and equipment
29. Police club established under section 37 of the Act
30. Participation in sport
31. Redress of wrongs
32. Abandoned, lost or unclaimed property
33. Departures in time of war or national emergency
34. Advisory Board
SCHEDULE A (Regulation 5(2)(a)(vi) and (5): ACCESSION TO OFFICE ON APPOINTMENT AND ENROLLMENT
SCHEDULE B (Regulation 6): CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
SCHEDULE C (Regulation 8(1)): RANKS IN THE FORCE
SCHEDULE D (Regulation 28(1)): BADGES, BUTTONS AND INSIGNIA OF RANK
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Basic text(s):
1990-12-03 (NAM-1990-L-90646)
Police Act, 1990 (Act No. 19 of 1990). |
Implementing text(s):
2002-02-14 (NAM-2002-M-90649)
Discipline, Conduct and Behaviour (Chp. 11). |
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| 2000-04-19 | NAM-2000-L-82559 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Combating of Rape Act, 2000 (No. 8 of 2000).
Act on-line, Legal Assistance Centre, Namibia (PDF) (consulted on 2009-12-22)
Provides for the combating of rape. Prescribes the minimum sentences for rape and the abolition of the rule that a boy under the age of fourteen years is presumed incapable of sexual intercourse. Modifies certain rules of evidence applicable to offences of a sexual or indecent nature and imposes special duties on prosecutors in criminal proceedings relating to sexual offences as well as members of the police in respect of certain bail applications. Amends the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (definition of "complaint"). Provides for the rights of a complainant of rape in bail proceedings and regulates the granting of bail to persons charged with rape. Also provides for procedures in court and publication of evidence with respect to sexual offence cases.
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| 1998-06-12 | NAM-1998-L-74658 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Prisons Act, 1998 (Act No. 17 of 1998)
Printed separately, 43 p.
Part X deals with employment and training of prisoners (sections 81 to 84).
Repeals the Prisons Act, 1959 and amends the Children's Act, 1960.
Date of entry into force: 1999-08-15
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Amending text(s):
2010-04-12 (NAM-2010-L-85752)
Prisons Amendment Act, 2010 (Act No. 2 of 2010). |
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| 1991-05-30 | NAM-1991-L-65114 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1991 (No. 5).
Official Gazette, 1991-05-30, No. 215, pp 1-6
Amends Criminal Procedure Act 1977. Regulates authority of courts, magistrates and other judicial officers in relation to bail.
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Amended text(s):
1977 (NAM-1977-L-85750)
Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977). |
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| 1990-12-12 | NAM-1990-L-84941 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Legal Aid Act (No. 29 of 1990).
Centre for Human Rights, African Human Rigths Documents, University of Pretoria, South Africa (PDF) (consulted on 2010-10-14)
Provides for the provision of legal assistance for those that can not afford it in civil and criminal court proceedings.
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| 1990-12-03 | NAM-1990-L-90646 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Police Act, 1990 (Act No. 19 of 1990).
Printed Separately, 23 pages (PDF of Act) (consulted on 2012-08-10)
Printed Separately, Act as amended to Act No. 5 of 2001, 45 pages (PDF of Act as amended to Act No. 5 of 2001) (consulted on 2012-08-10)
The Act contains 47 articles. It provides for the establishment, organization and administration of the Namibian Police Force. Regulates the powers and duties of the Force and prescribes the procedures to secure the internal security of Namibia and to maintain law and order. Also regulates the discipline, appointment, promotion and discharge of members of the Force.
Repeals the following:
- Police (South West Africa) Act, 1939 (Act 19 of 1939);
- Police Act, 1958 (Act 7 of 1958)
- Police Amendment Proclamation, 1981 (Proclamation AG. 9 of 1981);
- Police Amendment Proclamation, 1983 (Proclamation AG. 21 of 1983);
- Second Police Amendment Act, 1987 (Act 16 of 1987);
- Police Amendment Act, 1987 (Act 20 of 1987);
Amends the following:
- Explosives Act, 1956 (Act 26 of 1956) section 1 is amended by the substitution for the definition of "Minister" of the following definition: "'Minister' means the Minister of Home Affairs;";
- Arms and Ammunition Act, 1969 (Act 75 of 1969) section 1 is amended by the substitution for the definition of "Minister" of the following definition: "'Minister' means the Minister of Home Affairs";
- Second law Amendment (Abolition of Discriminatory or Restrictive Laws for purposes of Free and Fair Election) Proclamation, 1989 (Proclamation AG. 25 of 1989) is amended in the Annexture by the deletion of the entries relating to the Police Act, 1958.
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Amending text(s):
1999-03-15 (NAM-1999-L-53181)
Police Amendment Act, 1999 (No. 3 of 1999). |
Implementing text(s):
2002-02-14 (NAM-2002-M-90649)
Discipline, Conduct and Behaviour (Chp. 11).
2001-08-14 (NAM-2001-R-90648)
Regulations made under the Police Act, 1990 (Act No. 19 of 1990). |
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| 1980 | NAM-1980-L-74659 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Combating of Immoral Practices Act, 1980 (Act No. 21 of 1980)
Printed separately (consolidation 2000), 9 p.
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| 1977 | NAM-1977-L-85750 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977).
Act on-line, Superior Courts, Namibia (PDF) (consulted on 2011-01-10)
Makes provision for procedures and related matters in criminal proceedings.
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Repealing text(s):
2004-12-09 (NAM-2004-L-74663)
Criminal Procedure Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004). |
Amending text(s):
2010-08-12 (NAM-2010-L-85749)
Criminal Procedure Amendment Act (Act No. 13 of 2010).
2003-12-21 (NAM-2003-L-79053)
Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 2003 (No. 24 of 2003).
1991-05-30 (NAM-1991-L-65114)
Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 1991 (No. 5). |
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| 1957-04-03 | NAM-1957-L-74660 |
Namibia
Criminal and penal law | |
Sexual Offences Act, 1957 (Act No. 23 of 1957)
Printed separately (consolidation 1993), 16 p
Date of entry into force: 1957-04-12
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