South Africa's President Ramaphosa signed the IPID Amendment Act, enhancing IPID's independence and scope.

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa signed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Act into law. The legislation strengthens the independence of IPID, empowering it to investigate serious alleged offences committed by police officers, whether they were on or off duty. The new law also broadens the Executive Director's responsibilities and authorizes pre-employment security screening investigations by the directorate. IPID is now enabled to investigate deaths and rape cases involving members of the South African Police Service or municipal police services, regardless of their on or off duty status.

July 31, 2024
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