WHEREAS section 206(6) of the Constitution provides that, on receipt of a complaint lodged by a provincial executive, an independent police complaints body established by national legislation must investigate any alleged misconduct of, or offence committed by, a member of the police service in the province;

AND WHEREAS there is a need to ensure effective independent oversight of the South African Police Service and Municipal Police Services;

AND WHEREAS Chapter 2 of the Constitution provides for the upholding and safeguarding of fundamental rights of every person,

BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, as follows:-