Given the recent spate of violent attacks against members of the LGBTIQ+ community, the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, will provide an update on the efforts of the Department to prevent, combat and prosecute such hate crimes.
The update will be preceded by engagements of the National Task Team (NTT) on the Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI+) persons.
The NTT, which will meet on 30 June 2021, will convene government, Chapter 9 institutions and civil society together to assess the current interventions in place and develop further mechanisms to address the heightened and intensely violent acts perpetrated against LGBTIQ+ persons. The NTT will also discuss the revised National Intervention Strategy. Representatives from the National Prosecuting Authority will also be in attendance.
Media are invited to cover the briefing as follows:
Date: Thursday, 01 July 2021
Time: 14h00
Media participation: Journalists may view the briefing via live streaming on the Justice YouTube and social media channels on the links below:
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ie79s3-J0Os
Media Confirmations: Steve Mahlangu: 079 878 7587
Media Enquiries:
Chrispin Phiri
Ministry Spokesperson
Cell: +27(0)81 781 2261
