Fact sheet 4: Expungement of a criminal record: crimes committed by a child
The Child Justice Act since 2008 makes provision for the expungement of criminal records for offences committed by a child. Eligibility for expungement depends on the offence that was committed and certain offences cannot be expunged. This fact sheet describes the requirements and the process.
Fact sheet 3: Expungement of a criminal record: crimes committed by an adult
Since 2009 the Criminal Procedure Act provides for the expungement of certain criminal records depending on the sentence that was imposed. This fact sheet describes the requirements and process in relation to adults.
Fact sheet 2: Understanding Oscar’s sentence: Sentencing under Section 276(1)(i) of the Criminal Procedure Act
This fact sheet explains sentencing under section 276(1)(i) of the Criminal Procedure Act, with particular reference to the case of Oscar Pistorius.
Fact Sheet 1: Solitary Confinement and Segregation
This fact sheet considers South African and International Law on the issue of solitary confinement and segregation.
