President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill. The Bill aims to restructure and ensure the independence of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).
The Amendment Bill stems from a Constitutional Court order in the matter between former IPID boss Robert McBride and then Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko.
This after McBride was suspended in March 2015 over his alleged involvement in the illegal rendition of five Zimbabwean murder suspects.
The ConCourt ruled that certain provisions of the IPID Act were invalid and incompatible with the Constitution in that they unlawfully extend the Minister’s powers.
The Apex Court ordered Parliament to correct the defects within 24 months.
The Bill was approved by Cabinet for introduction in Parliament in May 2023.
The updated legislation amends provisions relating to the appointment of the Executive Director of IPID and also empowers the IPID to investigate deaths caused by police or municipal police, whether such an officer is on or off duty.
“The new law entrenches the institutional and operational independence of the IPID. It makes it clear that the directorate must be independent, impartial and must exercise its powers and functions without fear, favour or prejudice,” says Vincent Magwenya, Presidency Spokesperson.
Source: ewn
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