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South Africa: 20-Year 'Expiry Date' On Prosecuting Sexual Offences Struck Down
News24Wire, 19 June 2017
The High Court in Johannesburg has lifted a 20-year "expiry date" on prosecuting sexual offences. Read more »
In a victory for victims of sexual abuse, a High Court in Johannesburg has declared Section 18 of the Criminal Procedure Act unconstitutional, after it was challenged by the alleged victims of the late billionaire Sydney Frankel.
Judge's gavel.
The case brought by eight victims of rape and sexual assault dating back to 1976 against alleged paedophile Sidney Frankel, who has since died, could open the floodgates for ... Read more »
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