South Africa
South African Law Commission Act, 1973
Act 19 of 1973
- Published in Government Gazette 3838 on 4 April 1973
- Assented to on 27 March 1973
- Commenced on 1 September 1973 by South African Law Commission Act, 1973: Commencement
- [This is the version of this document as it was from 15 March 1974 to 30 September 1984.]
- [Amended by General Law Amendment Act, 1974 (Act 29 of 1974) on 15 March 1974]
1. Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates—"Commission" means the South African Law Commission established by section 2;"Minister" means the Minister of Justice;"Republic" includes the territory of South West Africa.2. Establishment of Commission
There is hereby established a body to be known as the South African Law Commission.3. Constitution of Commission and period of office of members
4. Objects of Commission
The objects of the Commission shall be to do research with reference to all branches of the law of the Republic and to study and to investigate all such branches of the law in order to make recommendations for the development, improvement, modernization or reform thereof, including—5. Powers and duties of Commission
6. Meetings of Commission
7. Reports of Commission
8. Secretary and staff
9. Remuneration and expenses of members
10. Short title and commencement
This Act shall be called the South African Law Commission Act, 1973, and shall come into operation on a date to be fixed by the State President by proclamation in the Gazette.History of this document
02 August 2017 amendment not yet applied
Amended by
Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2017
17 January 2003 amendment not yet applied
Amended by
Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2002
01 April 1997 amendment not yet applied
Amended by
Justice Laws Rationalisation Act, 1996
04 February 1997 amendment not yet applied
Amended by
Judicial Matters Amendment Act, 2001
04 October 1996 amendment not yet applied
Amended by
General Law Amendment Act, 1996
01 October 1984 amendment not yet applied
15 March 1974 this version
Amended by
General Law Amendment Act, 1974
01 September 1973
Commenced by
South African Law Commission Act, 1973: Commencement
04 April 1973
27 March 1973
Assented to
Documents citing this one 16
Gazette 12
Judgment 2
1. | Belfry Marine Ltd v Palm Base Maritime SDN BHD Name of Ship: mv 'Heavy Metal' (323/1998) [1999] ZASCA 44 (31 May 1999) | 4 citations |
2. | S v Diswane (B349/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 618 (25 January 2024) |
Law Reform Report 1
1. | Investigation into Legal Fees - Including Access to Justice and Other Interventions - Project 142 |
Report 1
1. | Money laundering and related matters - Project 104 |