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Prevention and Combating of
Torture of Persons Act, No. 13 of 2013*
NOTE: Assented to and published in English, with alternative copy in Northern Sotho except iro title/text/engrossments in the following sections: s11 Sch (English/English/Northern Sotho)
NOTE: Assented to and published in English, with alternative copy in Northern Sotho except iro title/text/engrossments in the following sections: s11 Sch (English/English/Northern Sotho)
Long title
To give effect to the Republic’s obligations in terms of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; to provide for the offence of torture of persons and other offences associated with the torture of persons; and to prevent and combat the torture of persons within or across the borders of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Table of contents
| SECTION | TITLE |
| PREAMBLE | |
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
| 1. | Definitions |
| 2. | Objects
and interpretation of Act |
| 3. | Acts
constituting torture |
| 4. | Offences
and penalties |
| 5. | Factors to be considered in sentencing |
| 6. | Extra-territorial
jurisdiction |
| 7. | Liability |
| 8. | Expulsion,
return or extradition |
| 9. | General responsibility to promote awareness |
| 10. | Regulations |
| 11. | Amendment
of laws |
| 12. | Short
title |
| SCH. | SCHEDULE. LAWS AMENDED (SECTION 9) [sic - reference] [s11] |
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