Minister to open Butterworth Sexual offences court

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, will officially launch the Butterworth Sexual Offences Court at the Butterworth Magistrate Court on Friday.

Sexual offences courts are aimed at strengthening the fight against sexual violence in the country.

During this financial year, 22 sexual offences courts will be set up nationally and a further 35 will be introduced over the next three years.

As part of the specifications recommended by the Ministerial Task Team, each court will feature a special room for victims to testify, a private waiting room for witnesses, victim support services and specialist presiding officers.