Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008)

Chapter 5 : Assessment of Child

Purchase

(1)	Any information obtained at an assessment is confidential and—

(a)	may only be used for any purpose authorised by this Act, including at a preliminary inquiry; and

(b)	is inadmissible as evidence during any bail application, plea, trial or sentencing proceedings in which the child appears.

(2)	Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1)(a) is guilty of an offence and, if convicted, liable to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months.