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Implementation of the Geneva Conventions Act, 2012 (Act No. 8 of 2012)

Chapter 1 : Objects of Act and Enactment of Conventions into Law

4. Enactment of Conventions into law

 

1) Subject to the Constitution and this Act, the Conventions have the force of law in the Republic.

 

2) The Minister may by notice in the Gazette amend any of the Conventions to reflect any changes made to the Convention in question if those changes are binding on the Republic in terms of section 231 of the Constitution.