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South African Police Service Act 68 of 1995

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68 of 1995

The South African Police Service Act 68 of 1995 intends:

  • to provide for the establishment, organisation, regulation and control of the South African Police Service; and
  • to provide for matters in connection therewith.

Commencement

15 October 1995 (Gazette 16758 of 13 Oct 1995)

Amendments

  • Amended by Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020
  • Amended by Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act 37 of 2013
  • Amended by South African Police Service Amendment Act 10 of 2012
  • Amended by Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act 2 of 2011
  • Amended by Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act 1 of 2011
  • Amended by Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act 6 of 2010
  • Amended by South African Police Service Amendment Act 57 of 2008
  • Amended by Institution of Legal Proceedings against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002
  • Amended by South African Police Service Amendment Act 83 of 1998
  • Amended by Public Service Laws Amendment Act 47 of 1997
  • Amended by South African Police Service Amendment Act 41 of 1997

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