New laws to protect harassment victims
- Published on 29 Apr 2013
- HR Pulse News Desk
Eyewitness News reports that the Justice Department says ensuring the safety of all South Africans was the reason behind the Protection of Harassment Act.
The act, which was launched this past weekend, enables all citizens to approach the courts for protection from sexual harassment, including mistreatment via sms or e-mail. Service providers are compelled, by this act, to hand over the addresses and identity numbers of offenders when asked to do so by the courts.
The news service stated that previously, only people involved in relationships could seek recourse if they're victims of domestic violence, through obtaining a protection order. Hishaam Mohamed from the Department of Justice said any unwanted electronic communication can be reported to authorities, which could lead to a conviction.
