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

Regulations

Regulations Relating to Sexual Offences Courts 2020

Chapter VI : Special Measures in respect of hearings

24. Transporting of accused persons to designated court

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An official who is responsible for the transporting of a person accused of a sexual offence to a designated court must—

(a) check the identity of the person to be transported before leaving the premises of a correctional facility, child and youth care centre or police cell;
(b) ensure that the person is transported timeously for purposes of the proceedings at the designated court; and
(c) where applicable, ensure that the accused is transported separately from a complainant and a witness.