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

Regulations

Regulations Relating to Sexual Offences Courts 2020

Chapter III : Facilities

9. Testifying room

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A testifying room referred to in regulation 4(b) must in addition to the requirements contemplated in section 170A(3)(a) to (c) of the Criminal Procedure Act—

(a) be conducive to the proceedings;
(b) have a lay-out that facilitates the enhancement of the quality of the evidence and sets the complainants and witnesses at ease;
(c) be furnished in a manner that will not distract a complainant or a witness who is giving evidence; and
(d) have sufficient lighting so that clear images can be conveyed to the court.