Advocate-general Amendment Act 104 of 1991 (Repealed)

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104 of 1991

The repealed Advocate-general Amendment Act 104 of 1991 intended:

  • to amend the Advocate-General Act, 1979 [repealed in 1998], so as
  • to re-define “public moneys”;
  • to make further provision regarding the appointment and conditions of employment of the Ombudsman; to provide that the Ombudsman may refuse to investigate a matter until a prejudiced person has exhausted his legal remedies;
  • to provide that the Ombudsman may in certain cases act in self-governing territories;
  • to further define the duties and powers of the Ombudsman;
  • to provide that the Ombudsman may enter upon premises in the performance of his functions;
  • to provide that the Ombudsman and certain other persons are not competent or compellable to answer certain questions;
  • to provide that expenses incurred by persons in connection with an inquiry by the Ombudsman may in certain circumstances be paid from State funds;
  • to provide that the Ombudsman and certain other persons are not liable in respect of anything done by them in good faith in terms of the Act; 
  • to increase penalties; and
  • to substitute the designation “Ombudsman” for the designation “Advocate-General”; and
  • to provide for maffers connected therewith.

Commencement

22 November 1991 (Gazette 13638 of 22 November 1991)

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