65% of sexual offence cases are withdrawn. But Lamola is on it

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has lamented the justice system’s failure to function properly, resulting in the creation of a “lawless society” which has little faith in the authority of the state and its ability to bring perpetrators to book.

Last week’s crime statistics indicated that 52 420 sexual offences were reported in the past financial year, an increase of 4.6%.In an interview with City Press, Lamola said that his department had the urgent and ongoing task of resurrecting the National Prosecuting Authority in order to restore the institution’s ability to bring about justice.cause of lawlessness people no longer respect court orders or protection orders.

Amidst growing calls for stricter legislation to be penned around matters related to gender-based violence, the minister says Parliament will have to tread carefully despite the current climate. “Parliament will have to debate that list. There are considerations that Parliament will have to contend with.” Among the difficulties currently being experienced with regard to the list is at which point a name should be added to the list: when the accused is alleged to have committed a crime, or when they are convicted of it, Lamola asked.

The minister said that the department had also grown sensitive to the fact that its systems in place were not accommodating to victims and that amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act would have to factor in the role of those who survive these crimes.

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