REPORT ON SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN

April 2002

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Cover
Preface
Contents

1. Introduction
   1. The Mandate, Powers and Functions of the Commission
   2. Terms of Reference
   3. Methodology and rules of process
   4. Scope of the Report
2. Situational Analysis
1. The Prevalence of Sexual Violence against Children in Gauteng
2. Availability of Support Services
3. International Human Rights Instruments, Constitutional Statutory Framework for Protection of Children
   1. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
   2. The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
   3. The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Violence against Women
   4. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
   5. Domestic Legislation and Policies
4. Review of Literature, Policies and Legislation
   1. Pre-Trial Procedures
      1. Disclosure
      2. The Duty to Report Child Abuse
      3. The Role of the Police
      4. Forensic Examination and Medical Treatment
      5. The Role of the Prosecutor
      6. Support for the Child
      7. Specialised Sexual Offences Courts
   2. Trial Procedures
      1. Special Measures for Children
      2. Cautionary Rules
   3. Post-Trial Procedures
      1. Treatment
      2. Placements
5. Submissions Received by the Commission
   1. Preliminary Issues Raised at the Hearings
   2. Pre-Trial Procedures
      1. Disclosure
      2. The Duty to Report Child Abuse
      3. Issues Relating to Police Procedures
      4. Issues Relating to the Forensic Examination and Medical Treatment of the Sexually Abused Child
      5. Services Offered by the Prosecutor
   3. Trial Procedures
   4. Post-Trial Procedures
6. Responses to Submissions
   1. The Gauteng Government’s Response
   2. Response by other Role Players
7. Findings
   1. Key Findings
   2. Specific Findings
   3. Site Visits
8. Recommendations
   1. Key Recommendations
   2. Specific Recommendations

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