A critical analysis of legislation pertaining to the sexual abuse of children
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2012Author
Aucamp, Louise
Steyn, Marie Magdalena
Van Rensburg, Esmé
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Knowledge of legislation pertaining to sexual abuse is imperative for health care professionals working with the child who has been sexually abused. This article will provide a critical analysis of those aspects of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007, relevant to the health care professional. The shortcomings of the Act and the practical implication of these for healthcare professionals will be highlighted. Focus is also placed on the relevant sections of the Childcare Act, 38 of 2005 and how these sections complement the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 32 of 2007.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9906https://journals.co.za/doi/10.10520/EJC120059
https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC120059
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- Faculty of Health Sciences [2379]