Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 32 of 2007)

Chapter 7 : General Provisions

Part 2: Defences and sentencing, inability of children under 12 years and persons with mental disabilities to consent to sexual acts, other evidentiary matters and extra-territorial jurisdiction

59. Evidence of delay in reporting
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In criminal proceedings involving the alleged commission of a sexual offence, the court may not draw any inference only from the length of any delay between the alleged commission of such offence and the reporting thereof.