Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003
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Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 32 of 2007)RegulationsRegulations Relating to Sexual Offences Courts 2020Chapter V : Services17. Interpreting services |
| (1) | An interpreter must, in addition to his or her main functions, be available to assist - |
| (a) | during a court preparation programme; |
| (b) | during a consultation by the prosecutor with a complainant; and |
| (c) | a complainant who is illiterate, |
when required.
| (2) | The principal or senior court interpreter must, as far as possible, assign experienced interpreters permanently employed by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to interpret in sexual offence cases. |
| (3) | The principal or senior court interpreter must ensure that there is a pool of interpreters in foreign languages and sign language available for appointment, on an ad hoc basis, as interpreters in sexual offence cases. |
