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

Regulations

Regulations Relating to Sexual Offences Courts 2020

Chapter V : Services

17. Interpreting services

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(1) An interpreter must, in addition to his or her main functions, be available to assist -
(a) during a court preparation programme;
(b) during a consultation by the prosecutor with a complainant; and
(c) a complainant who is illiterate,

when required.

 

(2) The principal or senior court interpreter must, as far as possible, assign experienced interpreters permanently employed by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to interpret in sexual offence cases.

 

(3) The principal or senior court interpreter must ensure that there is a pool of interpreters in foreign languages and sign language available for appointment, on an ad hoc basis, as interpreters in sexual offence cases.