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South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)

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Forensic DNA Regulations, 2015

17. Lodgement of a complaint

 

(1) A member of the public, body or an organ of state, including a member of the Service, who wishes to lodge a complaint must submit the complaint to the Chairperson in writing.

 

(2) A complaint made on behalf of another person may be lodged with the Chairperson, provided that the person on whose behalf a complaint is lodged consents thereto in writing.

 

(3) The requirement of consent shall not apply if the person on whose behalf a complaint is lodged is for some reason of legal incapacity unable to do so, or where the Chairperson has, in his or her sole discretion, authorized a deviation from this requirement.

 

(4) A complaint must be signed by the person who is lodging the complaint or the complainant or his or her representative must—
(a) provide his or her full name, identity number and contact details;
(b) specify the nature of the complaint and the basis for the allegation;
(c) provide relevant information on the complaint; and
(d) specify the nature of recourse sought by the complainant.

 

(5) A written complaint must be lodged with the Chairperson of the Board.

 

(6) A written acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint must be issued within 5 (five) working days from the date of receipt of the complaint.