ACJR Submission to the Western Cape Provincial Police Ombudsman: Quality of victim support services and democratic policing.
ACJR Submission to the Western Cape Provincial Police Ombudsman: Quality of victim support services and democratic policing | April 2020
ACJR Submission to the City of Cape Town: Proposed by-law amendments
ACJR Submission to the City of Cape Town: Proposed by-law amendments | May 2020
ACJR Submission to the National Council of Provinces Select Committee on Security and Justice on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill B13B OF 2019
ACJR Submission to the National Council of Provinces Select Committee on Security and Justice on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill B13B OF 2019 | July 2020
ACJR Submission to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill B13 of 2019
ACJR Submission to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill B13 of 2019 | November 2019.
ACJR Submission on Criminal Matters Amendment Bill 2020
ACJR Submission on Criminal Matters Amendment Bill 2020 | April 2020
Infosheet 1: COVID-19 Alert Level 4 - The operation of courts, police & correctional services (Updated 15 May 2020)
Updated Infosheet 1 on the criminal justice system following recent regulations issued.
Infosheet 3: COVID-19 and the defence force - Powers and functions (15 May 2020)
This Infosheet deals with the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist in the implementation of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Fact Sheet 25: Arrest without a warrant in Malawi
This fact sheet deals with arrest without a warrant in Malawi. Currently in Malawi there remain laws on the statutes that have not been tested against constitutional requirements resulting in all likelihood in arrests that are not compliant with the Constitution.
Fact Sheet 24: Arrest without a warrant in Kenya
This fact sheet focuses on arrest without a warrant in Kenya. Currently in Kenya the situation has been complicated by the legislative powers granted to the counties and some have used this opportunity to expand policing powers.
Over 163,000 people are in correctional facilities in South Africa. Outbreaks of Covid-19 in these prisons can have catastrophic consequences for both prisoners and the public healthcare system.
ACJR INFO SHEET 1: The operation of courts, police and correctional services during COVID-19 lock-down
This information sheet sets out the provisions per regulation concerning the functioning of the criminal justice system under the COVID-19 lock-down. Some items still require clarification and will be updated as needed.
ACJR INFO SHEET 2: The COVID-19 lock-down simplified
The regulations for the 21-day lock-down starting on midnight 26 March 2020 are set out here in a simplified manner.
Info Sheet 2: The COVID-19 lock-down simplified (15 April 2020)
This Info Sheet simplifies the COVID-19 lockdown regulations dated 15 April 2020.
Alternatives to imprisonment in Mozambique: The implementation of community service orders
In December 2020 a revised Penal Code and new Criminal Procedure Code and Code on the Implementation of Penalties will enter into force in Mozambique. While substantial changes related to alternatives to imprisonment and specifically to community service will be introduced, this report assesses the implementation of community service orders (CSO) in Mozambique between 2015 and 2019. It examines its use by the courts and implementation by the Department for Corrections. The findings point to several implementation problems, such as its infrequent if not rare use by the courts as well as challenges in monitoring offenders by the Service for Alternatives to Imprisonment. A number of systemic problems were found, such as the lack of management, procedural guidelines, and training; understaffing, and a serious lack of material and financial resources necessary for the effective implementation of CSO. Regardless of a new legal framework, it is submitted that valuable lessons need to be taken from the period under review. Based on the findings, the report concludes with recommendations to address the shortcomings.
Alternativas à prisão em Moçambique: A implementação do trabalho socialmente útil
Em Dezembro de 2020 entrarão em vigor em Moçambique o Código Penal revisto, o novo Código de Processo Penal e o Código de Execução das Penas. Embora serão introduzidas mudanças substanciais relacionadas com as alternativas à prisão e especificamente ao trabalho socialmente útil (TSU), este relatório avalia a implementação do TSU em Moçambique entre 2015 e 2019. Examina o seu uso pelos tribunais e a implementação pelo Serviço Nacional Penitenciário (SERNAP). As conclusões apontam para vários problemas de implementação, como o seu uso pouco frequente pelos tribunais, bem como desafios na monitoria dos infractores pelo Serviço de Penas Alternativas à Pena de Prisão (SPAPP). Vários problemas sistémicos foram encontrados, como falta de gestão, directrizes processuais e formações e falta de recursos materiais e financeiros necessários para a implementação efectiva do TSU. Independentemente de uma nova estrutura legal, é evidente que será necessário retirar lições valiosas do período em análise. Nas conclusões, o relatório aponta algumas recomendações para abordar as deficiências. Reportado por Vanja Petrovic, Tina Lorizzo e Lukas Muntingh
