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112 of 1998
The Witness Protection Act 112 of 1998 intends:
- to provide for the establishment of an Office for the protection of witnesses;
- to regulate the powers, functions and duties of the Director: Office for Witness Protection;
- to provide for temporary protection pending placement under protection;
- to provide for the placement of witnesses and related persons under protection;
- to provide for services related to the protection of witnesses and related persons;
- to amend the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, so as to make provision for witness services at courts; and
- to provide for incidental matters.
Commencement
31 March 2000 (Gazette 21039 of 31 March 2000)
Amendments
- Amended by General Intelligence Laws Amendment Act 11 of 2013
- Amended by Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act 7 of 2013
- Amended by Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act 1 of 2011
- Amended by Criminal Law (Sexual Offences & Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007
- Amended by Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004