Have Your Say: The State Liability Amendment Bill [B16–2018]

Submissions and Hearings

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services invites stakeholders and interested persons to submit written submissions on the State Liability Amendment Bill [B16 – 2018]:

The purpose of the State Liability Amendment Bill is to amend the State Liability Act, 1957, so as to:

  • Provide for structured settlements for the satisfaction of claims against the State as a result of wrongful medical treatment of persons by servants of the State; and to
  • Provide for matters connected therewith.

Submissions must be received by no later than 19 October 2018. Please indicate your interest in making a verbal presentation. Public hearings will be held in Parliament.  

Submissions and enquiries must be directed to Mr V Ramaano, Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, 3rd Floor, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town, 8000 or emailed to vramaano@parliament.gov.za.

Copies of the Bill may be obtained from Mr V Ramaano, tel: (021) 403-3820 or 083 709 8427 or www.parliament.gov.za  

Issued by the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services