Department of Justice to re-establish sexual offences courts

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 The Department of Justice will re-establish sexual offences courts following the release of a report by a special task team.

Justice Minister, Jeff Radebe, says the task team concluded that there are sufficient grounds and a compelling need for the re-establishment of these specialised courts.

Radebe says they're hoping to have 22 courts ready by the end of the 2014 financial year, with 57 being implemented over the next 3 years.


"We believe that these sexual offences courts will help address the growing challenge of sexual offences in our country particularly against vulnerable groups. We hope that all of us in our communities will work with government to deal with sexual violence and cement a human rights based society" Radebe said.