Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, 2011 (Act No. 1 of 2011)

Chapter 1 : Definitions, Objects of Act, Establishment, Independence and Impartiality

2. Objects of Act
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The objects of this Act are—

(a)to give effect to the provision of section 206(6) of the Constitution establishing and assigning functions to the Directorate on national and provincial level;
(b)to ensure independent oversight of the South African Police Service and Municipal Police Services;
(c)to align provincial strategic objectives with that of the national office to enhance the functioning of the Directorate;
(d)to provide for independent and impartial investigation of identified criminal offences allegedly committed by members of the South African Police Service and Municipal Police Services;
(e)to make disciplinary recommendations in respect of members of the South African Police Service and Municipal Police Services resulting from investigations conducted by the Directorate;
(f)to provide for close co-operation between the Directorate and the Secretariat; and
(g)to enhance accountability and transparency by the South African Police Service and Municipal Police Services in accordance with the principles of the Constitution.