# GBV

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/gbv/
- Published: 2020-09-14T10:50:34+02:00
- Author: dearSA

### The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice & Correctional Services invites you to comment on three Gender Based Violence bills;

 * Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment
 * Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Bill
 * Domestic Violence Amendment Bill

Dear South Africa is collaborating with [Action Society](https://www.actionsociety.co.za/)
to encourage public participation in the amendment process of legislation regarding
gender-based violence (GBV). Have your say below.

### **0**** **participants, so far (closes 9 July 2021).

[click to view a summary of the amendments ](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/gbv/summary)

[click to see comments from other participants ](https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/gbv/comments)

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## Have your say – shape this policy.

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