Changes to Sex Offenders Anonymity
Amendments to the Evidence Act have recently commenced lifting the restrictions on reporting on sexual offences.
Amendments to the Evidence Act have recently commenced lifting the restrictions on reporting on sexual offences.
From 7 May 2020, persons charged with sexual offences can be named by the media from their first court…
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Criminal Law FAQs #1
Can SAPOL record me if I am arrested?
Yes. The process of arresting a person nearly always involves recording a person.
Once a person has been arrested it is protocol to arrange a “Record of Interview”. This is essentially where Police officers question the arrested person and record the process.
If you…
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