South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)

Regulations

Forensic DNA Regulations, 2020

17. Appointment and composition of complaints assessment committee

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(1) The Board must appoint an assessment committee contemplated in section 15AA(2) of the Act, consisting of no more than three persons, to assess a complaint.

 

(2) The assessment committee must include a person—
(a) who has knowledge and experience in forensic science, if the complaint relates to forensic science;
(b) who has knowledge and experience in human rights law, if the complaint relates to a human rights violation; or
(c) who has knowledge and experience in ethics relating to forensic science, if the complaint relates to unethical conduct.

 

(3) The Board must appoint the assessment committee within seven days after receipt of the complaint or becoming aware of the circumstances contemplated in regulation 16(1).