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International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill

Parliament of South AfricaRef: PMG-CFC-1735

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The document announces a parliamentary call for comments on the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill [B18 – 2025], inviting written submissions by 24 July 2026 and indicating that oral submissions may be requested. It explains the bill’s purpose is to amend the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Act, 1996 to define terms, facilitate evidence provision to comply with international obligations, allow evidence by audio-visual link, and related matters. Submissions are directed to Mr V Ramaano and inquiries to the same contact, issued by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Hon. Xola Nqola, MP.

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Make written submissions on the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill [B18 – 2025]

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development invites you to submit written comments on the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill [B18 – 2025]. Your submission must be emailed to Mr V Ramaano by the stated deadline.

Who it is for: members of the public who want to comment on the bill
How to act on it: Email your written submission to Mr V Ramaano.
Closes: 24 July 2026

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Submissions  must be emailed to Mr V Ramaano at  [email protected]  by no later than  12h00  on  Friday ,  24 July 2026

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Places

Mpumalanga

Reference

PMG-CFC-1735

Key Takeaways

bill title: International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill
bill reference: B18 – 2025
submission deadline: 24 July 2026 by 12h00
submission contact: Mr V Ramaano (email provided)
oral submissions: optional
committee: Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development
issuing authority: Hon. Xola Nqola, MP, Chairperson
purpose: amend the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Act, 1996
outcome sought: define terms, facilitate evidence provision, allow AV link evidence

Dates

Opening Date

26 June 2026

Closing Date

24 July 2026