Correctional Services Amendment Act | Act 7 of 2021 — South Africa law | Esheria

Correctional Services Amendment Act

This provision changes the definition of “Minister” in the Correctional Services Act to mean the Cabinet member responsible for correctional services.

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Jurisdiction
South Africa
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Act 7 of 2021
Version
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Language
en
Updated
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This provision changes the definition of “Minister” in the Correctional Services Act to mean the Cabinet member responsible for correctional services. This provision amends parole rules so certain sentenced offenders cannot be placed on day parole or parole until they have served the required portion of their sentence, with a 25-year consideration point. This provision changes the definition of “Minister” to mean the Cabinet member responsible for correctional services. A convicted offender serving a sentence over 24 months cannot be placed on day parole or parole until the required minimum period has been served; parole must be considered after 25 years. The section changes parole-related rules for certain offenders sentenced for offences committed before Chapters IV, VI and VII began.