Bill to blot out crime proceeds

Thursday, July 10, 2014

The Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Bill will ensure that convicted criminals are prevented from benefiting materially from their crimes, Justice, Defence and Security Minister, Dikgakgamatso Seretse says.

Presenting the Bill before Parliament on Tuesday, he said the proposed legislation would reverse the burden of proof and require the alleged offender to prove legitimacy of his property.

The existing Proceeds of Serious Crime Act and the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act deprive benefits of crime to people convicted of certain crimes.

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