The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr. Francois Beukman, has proposed eight measures to strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to combat gender violence. Mr. Beukman made the proposals in a speech today during the debate on the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign in the National Assembly.
Mr. Beukman proposed eight practical measures to deal with gender violence.
The Chairperson further urged public representatives in the three spheres of government to play a proactive role in ensuring that SAPS stations live up to their duties in terms of the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) and other relevant legislation.
“MPs should visit the police stations in their allocated constituencies and engage with the station commander on compliance with the DVA and the assistance provided to victims of gender violence,” Mr Beukman emphasised.
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