Terms of Reference for the Rapid Response Team to fast track pending and reported LGBTI related cases in the Criminal Justice System

The Department of Justice & Contitutional Development

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The Working Group of the National Task Team established the Rapid Response Team comprising the Department of Justice & Constitutional Development, National Prosecuting Authority, South African Police Service and representatives from cil society organisations.

The purpose of rhe Rapid Response Team is to urgently attend to the pending and reported cases in the criminal justice system where hate crimes have been committed against LGBTI persons.

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