Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable - Unicef

Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable children in SA
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A child
justice court
conducts the
child justice
proceedings
The child justice court
is the forum where the
child’s trial takes place.
Section 65 of the
Child Justice Act
requires that the
child’s parent, guardian
or an appropriate
adult attend the trial
proceedings.
The duties of the
presiding officer are
(Gallinetti 2009):
of the nature of the
allegations against
him or her;
of his or her rights;
interests of the
child are upheld,
including ensuring
the proceedings
are fair, not unduly
hostile towards
the child and
are appropriate
to the age and
understanding of the
child;
in need of care and
protection in terms
of the Children’s
Act 38/2005, the
presiding officer may
refer the matter to
the children’s court.
Targeted beneficiaries
Children aged 10–18
accused of committing
a crime
Child justice court
While the child justice
court is the forum
where the trial takes
place, the National
Policy Framework
for Child Justice
requires and regulates
a coordinated and
cooperative approach
by all government
departments, organs of
state and institutions in
matters related to child
justice. The Framework
provides guidance on
the implementation
and administration of
the Act, and promotes
cooperation and
communication with
the NGO sector and
civil society.
The Framework
details the roles and
responsibilities of the
South African Police,
the Department of
Social Development,
the National
Prosecuting Authority,
the Department of
Correctional Services
(DCS), Legal Aid South
Africa, the Department
of Home Affairs, the
Department of Health
and NGOs.
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