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Prevention of Public Violence and Intimidation Act, 1991
Act 139 of 1991
- Published in Government Gazette 13415 on 17 July 1991
- Assented to on 27 June 1991
- Commenced on 17 July 1991
- [This is the version of this document from 1 April 1997.]
- [Amended by Prevention of Public Violence and Intimidation Amendment Act, 1992 (Act 50 of 1992) on 6 May 1992]
- [Amended by General Law Amendment Act, 1992 (Act 139 of 1992) on 9 October 1992]
- [Amended by Justice Laws Rationalisation Act, 1996 (Act 18 of 1996) on 1 April 1997]
1. Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates—"Chairman" means the Chairman of the Commission;"Commission" means the Commission of Inquiry regarding the Prevention of Public Violence and Intimidation established by section 2;"committee" means a committee established in terms of section 4;"document" includes any book, pamphlet, record, list, circular, plan, placard, poster, publication, drawing, photograph or picture;"inquiry" means an inquiry conducted by the Commission;"institute" means an institution or body attached to a university, a research council or any other person whose object is or includes research in respect of particular matters;"Minister" means the Minister of Justice;"premises" includes a building, structure, part of a building or structure, vehicle, conveyance, vessel or aircraft;"public violence and intimidation" means public violence and intimidation, whether or not committed, presumably committed or alleged to have been committed to achieve any particular political aims;[definition of "Republic" deleted by section 4 of Act 18 of 1996]2. Establishment and objects of Commission
3. Constitution of Commission
4. Establishment of committees
5. Constitution and employment of institutes
6. Remuneration of members of Commission and committees
7. Functions of Commission
8. Powers of Commission for purposes of inquiry
9. Sittings of Commission
10. Duties and powers of Commission after conclusion of inquiry
11. Staff of Commission
12. Expenditure in connection with functions of Commission
The expenditure in connection with the exercise of the Commission’s powers or the performance of its duties and functions shall be paid out of money appropriated by Parliament for such purpose.13. Offences and penalties
A person who—14. Limitation of liability in respect of anything done under this Act
The Commission or any member of its staff or an institute or a person referred to in section 5(1)(b) shall not be liable in respect of anything done in good faith under any provision of this Act.15. Regulations
16. Short title
This Act shall be called the Prevention of Public Violence and Intimidation Act, 1991.History of this document
01 April 1997 this version
Amended by
Justice Laws Rationalisation Act, 1996
09 October 1992
Amended by
General Law Amendment Act, 1992
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06 May 1992
17 July 1991
27 June 1991
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1. | South Africa Government Gazette dated 1992-05-06 number 13952 |